)
ROSALIE (_taking_ HELEN _hastily by the shoulder and putting her in the
next seat_). And this young lady was 'ere. (HELEN _looks at her for a
moment and then sinks back in her chair_. ROSALIE _points at_ MASON.) He
did come next.
MASON (_over_ R.). No, you're wrong there--I--You're right--I remember
perfectly I was next to Miss O'Neill. (_Crosses_ L. _and sits_ L. _side
of circle_.) I know just how her hand felt in the dark.
(WILLIAM _looks at him quickly_. HELEN _turns and looks at him in
wonder_.)
HELEN (_seated_ L. _side in circle_). Well really, Mr. Mason!
MASON. Oh, I don't mean it that way at all. I assure you I don't.
WILLIAM. Then why did you say it? (_Seated_ R.C.)
MASON. My dear fellow, I've apologized. You are misunderstanding me.
MRS. CROSBY. I think we're all very much upset. (L. _outside circle._)
Inspector Donohue, must we go through all this again?
DONOHUE. I'm afraid so, Mrs. Crosby.
CROSBY. Then let's get it over as quickly as possible. (_Sits_ C. _in
his original chair in circle._)
DONOHUE. Mr. Crosby, you seem to forget that this is a police
investigation, and must be conducted as I see fit. Who sat next to Mr.
Mason?
ROSALIE (_pointing to_ MISS EASTWOOD). This young lady.
MISS EASTWOOD. I was next to Mr. Mason, wasn't I, Philip?
(_Crossing inside of circle, to chair lower_ L.
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