(Pim touches her on the shoulder and with a start she turns to him. Dinah seeing him enter stops playing. Olivia, unwilling to attract George's attention, signals to Dinah to continue playing, and, she does so.)

Pim. Mrs. Marden! I had to come back–I've just remembered his name was Ernest Polwittle–not Henry! (Going off up L.) Not Henry!

(Dinah plays forte.)

Quick Curtain.

Scene Plot

Oak panelled chamber, with deep decorative frieze.

Ceiling cloth, painted with carved oak beams.

Fireplace.–Large open stone fireplace decorated all over with flutings and carved stone.

Doors.–Heavy oak doors down R. to open off.

Windows.–C. windows (French windows) opening on stage from terrace.