Most
of you do not believe. You are all of little faith; it is 'ard to get
messages then. Perhaps it would be best if I did go. (_Crosses to_ L.C.
STANDISH _has moved to the back of table_ R.)
MRS. CROSBY (_at table_ R.). Oh, no, please stay.
ROSALIE (_after hesitating_). Madame, I will be glad to.
(WILLIAM _and_ HELEN _enter_ R.C.)
TRENT (_down_ L. _of arm-chair_). And you're willing to submit
to our conditions?
ROSALIE. Of course, anything in reason--I--
HELEN (_coming down_ R.C.). Why!
(_At the sound of a new voice_ ROSALIE _turns. She gives a little
start, and then moves quickly to_ HELEN C.)
ROSALIE. Wait! Something is coming to me. Please--not anyone to speak!
(_All laugh_.)
(_She is close to_ HELEN _and looks at her_.) It is a message. Give me
your 'and, mademoiselle.
(HELEN _in a good deal of confusion gives_ ROSALIE _her hand_. ROSALIE
_stands and holds it. Her eyes are closed_.)
There is nothing but 'appiness coming to you. The spirits tell me you
are the favourite child of fortune.
(WILLIAM _comes down to_ R.C.)
You will 'ave wealth and prosperity and 'appiness. You will marry the
man you love, and you will be 'appy all your life,
(WALES _goes up_ L. TRENT _comes to_ ROSALIE _a step_. ROSALIE _turns to
the others_.)
There is something I want to tell 'er just for 'erself.
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