Mrs. Margaret Drew— a teacher, rather advanced in years. Used to be a devoted hiker in her youth.
Mrs. Pauline Jenkins — a librarian, aged 25, a bit shy. Wishes to have a lot of friends. Is a bit tired of her everyday routine. Feels
rather lonely.
Miss Ann Thompson — a very experienced psychologist. Theoretically believes that hiking can be of some help to her patients but
thinks that it can hardly be regarded as an ideal way of spending a holiday.
Miss Helen Green — a romantic girl of 20. Loves nature. Tries and sees beauty everywhere. Writes poems about nature, sunsets,
seasons of the year, birds, flowers, etc. Is not in good health. Thinks hiking can help.
Mrs. Katherine Morrow— a housewife. Has a large family. Is knee-deep in children having four of them. Very busy at home. A bit
tired of cooking and the rest of housework.
Miss Diana Hubble — a student, goes on a hike every other weekend. Has been to various places. Is fond of independence and
freedom of choice.
Mrs. Morris Cardew— a journalist, travels much by air, by train, by car, by sea. Always pressed for time. Very seldom has a
possibility to walk. Doesn't think it necessary.
Mrs. Alia Gordon (opening)
When the people of the future will turn their attention to the twentieth century, they will surely choose the label "legless peo ple"
describing us, people of the 20th century. Don't you think hiking is certainly a way out of this dangerous situation and thus a splendid
way to have a holiday. People of the 20th century are always in a hurry; they are short of time, travel at high speeds. Very often we
are deprived of the use of our eyes. In our hurry we fail to see anything on our way. Hiking seems to be the ideal way to see
everything with our own eyes, to touch everything. Certain inconveniences. Lack of great comfort. Dependence on weather and other
things. But a lot of advantages. So, the pleasure one gets from hiking is worth the trouble taken.
2.Mrs. Jane Wilson
1) 20th century people forget how to use their legs. Men, women, children move in cars, buses, etc. from a very early age. In houses
— lifts, escalators to prevent people from walking. Hiking — a superb thing in this respect. (Ask for Mrs. Margaret Drew's opinion.)
2) Inconveniences are not great, though they exist. Modern camping sites are well equipped with hot and cold running water, shops,
even dance floors. Tents — comfortable. Portable furniture is light. Gas stoves — excellent coffee and tender steaks. (Ask for
Pauline Jenkins's opinion.)
3.Mrs. Margaret Drew