Catharine. But you must vote. (Rising.) All those in favor of Miss Cruger serving us as chairman will please say aye.
All (half paralysed). Aye!
Catharine. It is a unanimous vote, and Miss Cruger is elected. (Goes over to centre of stage and takes middle chair.) Will you please nominate a secretary?
Rose. You be secretary, Harriet.
Harriet. No; you be it.
Rose. Well, let's have Pauline.
Pauline. I can't. I never should know what to do. My brother says—
Catharine (rapping on back of chair). The meeting will please come to order.
Pauline (with a gasp). I—I only wanted to say—[Collapses and remains silent.]
Catharine (impatiently). Well, are you going to nominate?