SLOW CURTAIN

ACT I

SCENE 2*: PRESCOTT'S office has an air of magnificence. Seems high above the street. In an anteroom can be seen the BISHOP, waiting, LUCILLE, PRESCOTT'S secretary, a smartly-dressed young woman, is in the office, reading a newspaper. After a moment, BISHOP HOLDEN comes to the door.]

* This scene can be omitted.

BISHOP. I beg your pardon, [LUCILLE looks up.] Are you sure Mr. Prescott will be back?

LUCILLE. Yes sir.

BISHOP. You think I ought to wait?