Mrs. L. I devote one day in the week to visiting poor people, and doing what I can to alleviate their misfortunes.
Hannah. Well, marm, that's real clever in you. I do like to see rich folks look arter the poor ones. Won't you please to let me help you? I don't know the way among the poor yit, but I'm going to find out. Here's my pocket-book; there's lots uv money in it; and if you'll take and use it for the poor folks, I'll be obleeged. (Gives pocket-book.)
Mrs. L. O, thank you, thank you! you are very kind; I will use it, for I know just where it is needed. Can you really spare it?
Hannah. Spare it? Of course I can. I know where to git lots more; and my pa says, 'What's the use of having money, if you don't do good with it?' Law, I forgot all about Miss Precise. You just make yourself to home, and I'll call her. [Exit, l.
Mrs. L. A rough diamond. She has a kind heart. I hope she'll not be spoiled in the hands of Miss Precise. (Opens pocket-book.) What a roll of bills! I must speak to Miss Precise before I use her money. She may not be at liberty to dispose of it in this wholesale manner.
Enter Miss Precise, l.
Miss P. My dear Mrs. Lofty, I hope I have not kept you waiting. (Shakes hands with her, then sits in chair, c.)
Mrs. L. O, no; though I'm in something of a hurry. I called to ask you if you could take my daughter as a pupil.
Miss P. Well, I am rather full just now; and the duties of instructor are so arduous, and I am so feeble in health——