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Nothing , '' said Nance . The next day being Saturday , there were two performances , beside the packing necessary for an early departure on the morrow . But notwithstanding the full day ahead of her , Birdie spent the morning in bed , languidly directing Nance , who emptied the wardrobe and bureau drawers and sorted and folded the soiled finery . Toward noon she got up and , petulantly declaring that the room was suffocating , announced that she was going out to do some shopping . `` I 'll come , too , '' said Nance , to whom the purchasing of wearing apparel was a new and exciting experience . `` No ; you finish up here , '' said Birdie . `` I 'll be back soon . ''