I felt it, and I showed it. Oh God, give it to
me again. Do this for my little girl, for the sake of your Son. Amen.
(_Turns and goes up stage and then to the window at_ R. _She pulls up
the blind and raises the window. The light comes up from the street lamp,
throwing out her figure in strong silhouette, and showing a square patch
of light on the ceiling. In the_ C. _of this patch, sticking point up in
the heavy wooden panelling, can be seen the knife_. ROSALIE _stands for
a few moments looking out at the night_. DONOHUE _enters down_ L. _He
turns on the lights from the switch below the door down_ L.)
DONOHUE (_crosses to_ L.C.). Who turned off the lights?
ROSALIE (_at window_ R.). I did, sir.
DONOHUE. Why?
ROSALIE. I was praying. (_Coming to above table_ R.)
DONOHUE. Praying? What for?
ROSALIE. Guidance.
DONOHUE (_with a laugh_). I hope you get it.
ROSALIE (_with conviction_). I will, sir, I will. (_She starts toward
the door_ L.) I will join the others now.
DONOHUE. I think'd you better wait. (_Calls off_ L.) Mike!
(ROSALIE _is_ C. DUNN _enters from_ L.)
DUNN. Yes, Inspector.
DONOHUE. Did Madame la Grange see you as she came in here?
DUNN (_down_ L.). No, sir. I followed your instructions and kept out of
sight.
DONOHUE (L.C.). How long has she been here?
DUNN.
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