All (except Harriet). You be secretary, Harriet.
Harriet. I really don't want to be. I—
Catharine. Miss Spaulding has been nominated. All those in favor of Miss Spaulding acting as secretary will please say aye.
All. Aye!
Harriet. But I don't know what to do.
Catharine. You're chosen to act. I'll tell you what to do. (Turning to the others.) The first business to come before this meeting is how and in what way can we help the unfortunate Armenians?
Rose. I think it would be better—
Pauline. My brother says they can't—
Catharine. One at a time, please. Miss Hallam has the floor.
Rose (nettled). I was only going to suggest—that is, I thought perhaps it would be as well—(weakly)—but I am not at all sure— [Subsides.]