[He goes out as Georgiana and the children enter Left.
Georgiana. Here's papa! Come along, now, Steve, I've promised the children a game of hide
and go seek!
Steven. All right, I knew father wanted to do something very much,—only couldn't think what. Of course, it was hide and seek!
Georgiana. Philip must be "it" first!
Philip. All right!
[Philip goes into the corner Right, with his back to the others. All hide behind or under the different pieces of furniture—Georgiana under the table, Toots back of the rocker, Steven under the sofa, etc.
Philip. [Impatient.] Are you ready?
[Pause.
Christopher. Not yet!