The Book of Ideas

              room if it can be arranged.

Mrs. Sin:uDs;-Though it might not be a bad idea to have a clu~
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Mrs. Ross - It's just a lot of expense and bother if you ask me. Here they come now (rises). Come right in ladies. Have this chair, Mn..

" we ,'might' as well get down to business. I expect you all know why thiS committee was formed. Some of the club members feel that it would be a good idea if we' had a clubroom. They Seem to think that we could rent the, room over the hardware store in town. What do you ladies think of the idea? (Silence). Has anyone any suggestions? (More silence). What do you think of the suggestion, Mrs. Simms? ,

Manson;'and will you sit here Mrs. White? (They sit down). Mrs; Manson Thank you; Mrs. Ross. I see we are all here so .

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I, really coUldn't say. Mrs. ManSon - Do you think it would be a good idea, Mrs. Ross? Mrs. Ross - It dOeSn'tmattet to me-just whatever the rest think.

Mrs. Simrils- To tell the truth, I haven't given it much thought. Mrs. Manson And you, Mrs. White?

Mrs. White - Well, the idea seems to meet with the approval of the members.' Some of them think they would find it easier to attend the meetings. I expect Mr; Carlson should rent the room for a very reasonable sum. Mrs. Manson - I suppose the first thing we should do is to speak to Mr. Carlson. Mrs. Simms, I wonder if you would mind seeing him for us. Mrs. Simms - Oh Dear No, I'm far too busy just now. I simply

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couldn't do it, Mrs. Manson.

Mrs. Ross Oh don't ask me, you:know I am absolutelyno good at anything like that.
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Mrs. Manson It wouldn't take such a great deal of time, you know. Mrs. Simms - You don't realize how busy I am, Mrs. Manson. Mrs. Manson - Would you be willing to do it, Mrs. Ross?

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Mrs. Manson - Well, Mrs. White can you spare the time?
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though, that Mrs. Rossw6uld be the best one to do it. Mrs. Ross - I simply couldn't. Don't ask me. Mrs. Manson..: Well, I guess it is up to you then, Mrs. White. It would be a good idea if you made inquiries regarding furnishings as well. Perhaps you could have the information for the next regular meeting of the club. Mrs. White - I'll do that, Mrs. Manson. Mrs. Manson - Are there any other suggestions anyone would like to make now? (Silence). Well, if there's nothing else, I must run along and get these repprts mailed. Are you coming, 'Mrs. White? Good afternoon, ladies. AIl- Good afternoon. EXIT Mrs. Manson and Mrs. White. Mrs. Simms - Didn't I tell you? Mrs. White never misses a chance to
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Mrs. White- I suppose I could if no one else will, I do think

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Mrs. Ross - I never saw anyone more eager. CURTAIN SCENE 2 - Mrs. Manson and Mrs. White walking from the Ross door. Mrs. White - We failed again, Mrs. Manson. I keep hoping we can get these ladies to take a more active part in club activities. 'Mrs. Manson- Yes, ,I was disappointed too. I guess we'll just have to keep on trying. CURTAIN 54
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