Bobbie:  But — ^but  what  kind  of  a  record?


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Jane:  Yes,  what  kind  of  a  record?    May  we  see  ours?

Two  Utile  men  have  brought  one  of  the  big  books  to  the  Captain.  He
thumbs  through  several  pages.
Captain  (Reading):  Bobbie  Davis.  Expense  record  for  the  first  week
in  May.  Food  wasted  at  the  table,  value  one  dollar;  lost  sweater,  two
dollars;  torn  coat,  one  dollar  and  a  half;  picture  shows,  50  cents;  ice
cream,  60  cents;  candy,  30  cents;  Saving  Stamps — ^what?    Nothing.
Jane:  Oh,  Captain,  please  don't  read  mine.
The  Captain  closes  the  book.
Bobbie  (Thoughtfully):  Why  do  you  keep  that  record?

The  Captain  sits  on  one  of  the  chests  with  the  children  at  his  feet.  In
the  back  ground  the  Ex-Thieves  go  on  hauling  chests^  bags^  and  barrds  in
and  out  while  they  continue  their  chani  in  a  low  tone.
Captain:  I'll  teU  you  why.  Children  who  are  wasteful  and  don't
save  these  days  should  have  things  explained  to  them.  Should  I  begin
at  the  beginning?

Bobbie:  Yes.
Jane:  At  the  very  beginning.
