we have cut to the portrait of othar over the mantel. he does not answer.
mrs. munson is setting places at a large table. there are about a dozen place settings.
mrs. munson is placing the last piece of silverware, just so.
the portrait of othar jostles back to square. he now looks a little angry.
mrs. munson is looking at the cellar door. dust drifts out from under it.
the chattering ladies are gathered at the table, mrs. munson pouring them tea.
the cellar door opens and the men troop out, g.h. dorr leading and the other men following rather sheepishly behind.