Climb up what rope?

Rhoda.

It's a story I was foolish enough to tell her.—Do eat something, Auntie.

Mrs. Beeler.

I'll drink a little more tea.

Rhoda raises the cup to Mrs. Beeler's lips.

Beeler.

You can't live on tea, Mary.

Martha.

I guess she can live on tea better than on some things!