All (clapping hands). Just the thing!
Laura. I'm afraid that would not be respectful.
Mollie. Whist, darlint, honey! It's the roight thing to do.
Alicia. All in favor of sending a comic valentine to Miss Steele say aye.
All, except Laura. Aye!
Gertrude. Come on, Laura. Don't be too pious. There's no harm done, only fun.
Laura (reluctantly). Well, if you insist, girls, I won't stand out.
Enter Mrs. St. Valentine, a little old lady in a gray gown, mob-cap, and kerchief.
Mrs. St. V. Good-day, young ladies.
All. Good-day, madam.