ROSALIE. Yes, that is right.

(CROSBY ties ROSALIE'S ankles to leg of chair. The other two men look on.)

WALES. I don't believe all this is necessary.

ROSALIE. Why not, if they do want it.

CROSBY. Now I'm sure she can't get away.

(MASON inspects knot.)

MASON. So am I.

(The men resume their places.)

ROSALIE. Well, now, if you will all sit down, please—— (Pause.) You will have to reach over and take my hands this time—are you all satisfied now? Is there anything more you want me to do? (There is no answer.) Then if you will all sit quiet, just keep your minds perfectly free, that is all you 'ave to do. Now, sir, please to turn out the light.

(WILLIAM turns out the light.)