(Phyllis and Tarver and Madge move to door C. and exit R.)
Evelyn. (Who has moved up to door, turns in door. Coquettishly to Steele and Raleigh) I'm afraid I can't count--without some big, strong man to help me.
Raleigh. (Looking round) Ask Steele. He took all the 'rithmetic prizes at his kindergarten.
Steele. (Looking round) I'll come in one minute, Lady Trenchard. There's something on my program I must show to Miss Faraday. (Indicating program.)
Evelyn. (At door) Well--! When Celia has quite done with all of you---- (Exit rapidly.)
(Clock chimes half hour. A moment after Evelyn has gone off, she presumably switches off lights in room off C.--then third border is put out and no light except glow from fire remains. The doors remain wide open.)
Raleigh. Half past ten! I thought Colonel Vavasour's train left at ten, Miss Faraday.
Celia. (Confused) Oh, did it?
Smith. (Coolly) Well, didn't it? And in any case, Mr. Faraday's clock is wrong.
Steele. (Taking out his watch) Wrong? Not a bit of it.