Harriet } (timidly). But we don't want a—
Grace }
Catharine. Miss Spaulding has the floor.
Harriet (in a fright). Oh no; you speak, Grace.
Grace. No, you speak; you began.
Harriet. Yes; but you can say it so much better.
Catharine. You are both out of order. Private differences of opinion should be settled after the meeting. (Silence.) Are there any further remarks? (Slight pause.) If not, I will add to the suggestion that we have a fair, that we six originators act as patronesses, and each secure the help of five of our friends. That we then engage Sherry's ballroom for an afternoon, and give a tea. Useful things only to be sold, such as lamp shades, sofa cushions, and all household necessities—dusters, glass-towels, wash-rags, etc. The admission to be by invitation, and the proceeds to be given to the Clara Barton Fund—
Girls (interrupting). Hurrah!
Catharine (continuing, calmly). All those in favor of accepting this suggestion will please say aye.
All (meekly). Aye!