MARGARET. I notice gowns now with an artist's eye as John does.
The one you have on, my dear, is very paintable.
HETTY. Don't let her see you're anxious to be painted.
HARRIET [nonchalantly]. Oh, it's just a little model.
MAGGIE [to MARGARET]. Don't seem anxious to get the order.
MARGARET [nonchalantly]. Perhaps it isn't the gown itself but the
way you wear it that pleases the eye. Some people can wear
anything with grace.
HETTY. Yes, I'm very graceful.
HARRIET [to MARGARET]. You flatter me, my dear.
MARGARET. On the contrary, Harriet, I have an intense admiration
for you. I remember how beautiful you were -- as a girl. In fact,
I was quite jealous when John was paying you so much attention.
HETTY. She is gloating because I lost him.
HARRIET. Those were childhood days in a country town.
MAGGIE [to MARGARET]. She's trying to make you feel that John was
only a country boy.
MARGARET. Most great men have come from the country. There is a
fair chance that John will be added to the list.
HETTY. I know it and I am bitterly jealous of you.
HARRIET. Undoubtedly he owes much of his success to you,
Margaret, your experience in economy and your ability to endure
hardship.
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