(Stephen takes the paper from under her eyes, folds and hands it to Alcorn.)
Ste. You'll see to that, now?
Alcorn. Yes. You're our partner, Miss Verity. Lucy (standing). But what's it all about?
Smiths. That's right, Miss Verity. Sign first and ask afterwards.
Bamford. We're buying up the Polygon. Going to make a playing field of it.
(Bamford down r.)
Lucy. And presenting it to the town?
(Stephen alone doesn't look awkward.)
Alcorn. Well——
Ste. (curtly). Yes, it 'ull come to the town.