(ROSALIE gives a little sigh of relief when she sees that DONOHUE attaches no importance to the substitution she has made, and sits down again. HELEN and Miss EASTWOOD, change seats. HELEN crosses outside of circle.)
Now we're all right, aren't we? (Slight buzz of conversation.) You are quite sure that you are all in the places you occupied during the séance?
CROSBY. Yes. I think so.
DONOHUE (puts his hand on the empty chair). We'll pretend that Mr. Wales is still sitting here. (Slight movement from all.) Now, Mr. Crosby, I'll ask you to tell me what happened after the séance began. But first I'll ask you this question, was there any special arrangement about the seats?
ROSALIE (hurriedly rising). There was not, sir. I told them that they could sit anywhere they did wish. Young Mr. Crosby must 'ave sat by the light on purpose. And I am so sorry I did make the mistake about the young ladies. I do not know 'ow I came to make a mistake like that.
DONOHUE. Oh, well, if they couldn't remember where they sat, I don't see how I can expect you to be entirely accurate. (ROSALIE sits in arm-chair up C.) However, we're all right now. Now, Mr. Crosby.
CROSBY. Well, after Madame la Grange had shown how she broke out of——
DONOHUE. We'll start with the séance. (All look at DONOHUE.) I know how mediums break the circle and all that. And you needn't describe how she went into that trance of hers.
MASON. Inspector, I don't think you're fair to this woman. I think there's something pretty important that you haven't been told.
(All look at MASON.)