At rise of curtain, Hattie R. at piano; Helen standing C., beating time to Hattie’s playing “The Maiden’s Prayer” for opening of act; Carrie seated L. of table L. C.; Beatrice seated R. of table, discovered examining album, sketches, etc.; after curtain is up, Mary enters from R. with three small cups and saucers on tray; Helen up C., takes one, drinks, Mary offers other cups to Carrie and Beatrice; Carrie offers one to Beatrice.
Bea. (with album) Who in the name of goodness is that dreadful looking guy?
Car. That is Mr. Dunn when he was a boy.
Bea. Your husband! oh!
Mary after offering coffee to Beatrice passes front of table to L., giving coffee to Carrie.
Car. Are you quite sure you won’t take coffee?
Bea. Quite sure!
After this Mary going up L. to exit C.
Hel. (up C., sternly) Mary, the fire!