[A thud behind the curtains. Gerald starts guiltily. Pause. They stand looking at one another.
GERALD [in a whisper].
What was that? [Goes up cautiously and draws curtains back, discovering Margery stretched senseless on the floor.] Margery!
ACT III.
A Fortnight Later.
Scene.—Drawing-room at Lady Wargrave’s. Main entrance C., Conservatory R. Entrance, L., to an inner room. Fireplace, R., up stage, near which is Lady Wargrave’s chair, with the cushion of Act I.
The stage is discovered half-filled with Guests, who stand and sit in groups, including Colonel, Captain and Mrs. Sylvester, and Gerald. Lady Wargrave is receiving her guests. A buzz of general conversation; and a band is heard playing in the inner room, loudly at first, but softly after the picture is discovered.
SERVANT [at entrance C.].
Miss Vivash and Mr. Pettigrew!