[ACT II.]
THE NEXT MORNING.
Scene.—Dunn’s drawing-room, the opposite end to Act I. Conservatory with steps at back C. Bay window R. Plain window or blank piece above. Blank piece or Alcove L. Door above to Library. Table R. C. with chairs. Couch L. Footstool L. C. Screen is not on; is supposed to be at audience side of room. Piano against flat. Paper on table.
Helen up C. and Carrie at window R. dressed for walking; discovered interviewing Mary, up L. C.
Hel. Can you not tell us Mary, at what hour she came?
Mary. I don’t know, ma’am—I didn’t hear her come and I didn’t let her in.
Hel. You hear Carrie, he let her in himself.
Car. (R. C.) I don’t see why we should attach any importance to that!
Mary. No Ma’am, for she might have got in by herself; she is the strangest person I ever met, Ma’am.
Hel. In what way?
Hattie enters L., goes to couch, playing with mechanical toy.