The Second-Story Man

by Upton Sinclair

THE SECOND-STORY MAN

By Upton Sinclair

CHARACTERS

JIM FARADAY: the second-story man.
HARVEY AUSTIN: a lawyer.
HELEN AUSTIN: his wife.

SCENE: Library of the Austin home.

Time: 2 A.M.

[The scene shows a luxuriously furnished room. In the centre is a table with a lamp. To the right is the entrance into the front hall, the front door of the house being visible. In the corner is a cabinet of curios. In the rear is a large window opening on the street. Open fire-place. There are two entrances at the left. There are book-shelves, several easy-chairs, etc., in the room.]