MRS. SMILER
MRS. BROWN
MRS. JENNINGS
POLLY
MRS. CRABSTICK
SUKEY
SCENE
MRS. SMILER'S Cottage. A table C. half way up stage, four chairs round it arranged almost in a semi-circle, so that there is no one with back to audience. R. a stove on which to put kettle, etc. Dresser or table at back with cups and saucers, etc., on it.
Mrs. S. Polly! Polly!
Polly [outside]. Yes, ma'am.
[Enter Polly. She is very small.
Mrs. S. Now, Polly, this afternoon you must be my little maid.
Polly. Yes, ma'am.
Mrs. S. Do you think I can trust you?
Polly. Yes, ma'am.