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MASON (_moving down to a chair on the_ L. _of the circle_). How shall we
sit? I mean, do you want us in any particular order?
ROSALIE. Any way at all.
WILLIAM. I'll sit here. (_Takes chair and sits in reach of lamp on
table_ R.C.)
ROSALIE. Any way will do.
(HELEN _and_ MRS. TRENT _come down_ L.)
(_They all sit in a circle in the following order_: ROSALIE, C.; CROSBY
L. _of_ ROSALIE; MISS ERSKINE, MISS STANDISH, TRENT, MISS EASTWOOD;
MASON; HELEN; MRS. TRENT; STANDISH _and_ MRS. CROSBY; WILLIAM _sits on_
ROSALIE'S _right side. This will bring_ WALES _sitting at_ C. _with his
back to the audience_. ROSALIE _directly opposite up stage facing him.
The thirteen chairs in the circle consist of two brought from the
fireplace, two from the table_ R., _eight from the room_ R.C., _and the
armchair_ L.C., _which is moved_ C. _and used by_ ROSALIE. _As they are
being seated there is a general buzz of conversation as follows_:--)
MISS ERSKINE. I'm to sit next to you, Mr. Crosby.
CROSBY. I've always wanted to hold your hand, my dear.
MRS. CROSBY. Don't trust him, Daisy.
MISS ERSKINE. I won't, Mrs. Crosby.
MISS STANDISH. I'll chaperone them.
MASON (_to_ HELEN). Will you sit by me?
TRENT. I'll take this place then.
MISS EASTWOOD. I'm really getting quite a thrill.
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