dame.

CROSBY (_coming down_ C.). I think after what we've seen, we must ask
Madame la Grange to submit to certain conditions.

ROSALIE. Anything at all, sir--anything at all.

MASON (_down_ R.). I agree with you. Frankly this woman impresses me.
I think this test should be taken seriously.

(MISS EASTWOOD _at the_ L. _end of the chesterfield, laughs_.)

WALES (L.C.). Just what I was going to say.

CROSBY (R.C.). If you will submit to the conditions we impose, Madame la
Grange, and then show us any manifestations, I will never scoff at
anything again.

ROSALIE. Scoffing is the easiest thing anybody can do.

(CROSBY _crosses down_ R. _below table_.)

If I could stop that even in one person, it would be a good thing. What
is it that you do want?

CROSBY. I want the window fastened.

MASON. That's the idea.

CROSBY (_coming in front of table_ R.). Then we will have the doors
locked. Will that be all right?

ROSALIE. Oh, certainly all right.

MISS EASTWOOD (_coming down_ L.C.). At the risk of seeming unnecessarily
sceptical, I'm going to suggest that we search Madame la Grange--that
is, of course, if she's willing.

(MISS ERSKINE _and_ MISS STANDISH _are at back of table_ R.)

ROSALIE (C.). But why not? There are no 'oles in my stockings.

(_All laugh_.)

MASON (_down_ R.). I suppose it's going to be difficult for you to get
results if we are all so antagonistic, Madame la Grange?

(MISS EASTWOOD _goes up_ L.C.)

ROSALIE. It is, sir, and it is not. If there is any who wants to
communicate with any 'ere, maybe they can reach us. I do not know. I do
not understand you. I showed you all the tricks; would I have done that,
if I wanted to--to--fool you? Certainly I would not. Then why will you
not believe that I am 'onest?

WALES (_down_ L.). I'm sure Madame la Grange is perfectly honest.
We've made certain stipulations to which she has agreed. I think we've
discussed matters enough already. We're ready if you are, Madame la
Grange.

ROSALIE. I am ready.

(CROSBY _looks at window fastenings_ R.)

MRS. CROSBY (_seated at table over_ R.). Do you know, I don't believe it
will be necessary to subject Madame la Grange to being searched. I'm
quite sure we can spare her that indignity.

ROSALIE. I do not mind if you fine ladies will not be shocked at seeing
my plain lingerie.

(WALES _moves up_ L. _General laugh_. Miss ERSKINE _joins_ WILLIAM _and_
HELEN R.C.)

MRS. CROSBY (_moving to_ L. _of_ ROSAL