Rhoda approaches. Mrs. Beeler speaks low, with suppressed excitement.
What is the news, outside?
Rhoda.
You mustn't excite yourself. You must keep your strength.
Mrs. Beeler.
I shall be strong enough.—Are the people still gathering from the town?
Rhoda.
Yes, and they keep coming in from other places.
Mrs. Beeler.
Are there many of them?