CROSBY (_rising_). I'll see to that. I want something strong.
MASON. Take handkerchiefs, they are strong enough. (_Takes handkerchief._)
CROSBY. They'll do very well. (_Takes out his own._) I want three more.
WILLIAM. Here's mine. (_Hands his handkerchief to his father._ MASON
_and_ TRENT _give_ CROSBY _theirs._)
CROSBY. Now, Madame la Grange, if you don't mind. (_He ties her hands to
the arm of the chair._) I don't see why you did that just now.
ROSALIE. I told you I wanted to be sure.
CROSBY. Why?
ROSALIE. Because I think something is going to 'appen. I think there
will be manifestations. I wanted you to know I was not faking.
MISS EASTWOOD. Why should we think that you were?
ROSALIE. Why, you 'ave thought nothing else ever since I did come into
the room.
CROSBY. Mason, see if she can get free from that now.
(MASON _comes over, inspects the knot._ CROSBY _tying the other hand._)
MASON. That seems pretty secure--someone else look at it.
(WILLIAM _and_ TRENT _rise and go to_ ROSALIE'S _chair._)
CROSBY. I'm going to fasten your ankles now, Madame la Grange.
ROSALIE. Yes, that is right.
(CROSBY _ties_ ROSALIE'S _ankles to leg of chair. The other two men look
on._)
WALES. I don't believe all this is necessary.
ROSALIE. Why not, if they do want it.
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