My dear Ethel, I yawn now when I think of those dreary evenings.
What must Dora have felt, right out of the maelstrom of New York's operas and theaters and dancing parties ?" "Still, Dora ought to try to feel some interest in the church affairs.
She says she does not care a hairpin for them, and Basil feels so hurt." "I dare say he does, poor fellow! He thinks St.Jude's Kindergarten and sewing circles and missionary societies are the only joys in the world.
Right enough for Basil, but how about Dora ?" "They are his profession; she ought to feel an interest in them." "Come now, look at the question sensibly.

Did Dora's father bring his 'deals' and stock-jobbery home, and expect Dora and her mother to feel an interest in them?
Do doctors tell their wives about their patients, and expect them to pay sympathizing visits?
Does your father expect Ruth and yourself to listen to his cases and arguments, and visit his poor clients or make underclothing for them?
Do men, in general, consider it a wife's place to interfere in their profession or business ?" "Clergymen are different." "Not at all.

Preaching and philanthropy is their business.

They get so much a year for doing it.

I don't believe St.Jude's pays Mrs.Stanhope a red cent.