NECESSARY PROPERTIES.
Act I.—On R. table: China Bowl, books in case, newspapers, photo views, three letters and newspaper through post. Book on sofa. Ready: Tennis ball to throw on from between C. doors and R.W. Tennis bat for Kate R.U.E. Hand Properties: Basket of cut flowers for Kate. Work bag containing balls of wool and needles, and an apple, for Mildred. Snuff box for Sir Peter.
Act II.—Water bottle and glass, magazine, and Punch, on L. table. Fire lighted. The hearth should be a solid sheet of slate for glass to break easily. Bell rope on flat, R. of opening R.C., bell pull on flat L., below fire-place. Ready: Medicine bottle and glass, L.D. Hand Properties: Water can (no water) for Kate. Two certificates of marriage, and one of death for Sir Peter. Cigarettes in case for Normantower.
Act III.—Clear chair from back of table, and water bottle. Lighted lamp on piano. Ditto on pedestal in conservatory L.C. Small ditto on table, L.C. Ready R.U.D.: Six cups of coffee on salver, sugar and milk on small salver. Ready L.D.: Medicine bottle, wine glass and poison phial. Flower pot to smash on stone, R.U.E. Alarm bell to ring R.U.E. Large lock to work, R.U.E. Hand Properties: Book for Sir Peter. Snuff box for Sir Peter.