(Celiapauses a moment and then crosses up as if to call him back, looking over her shoulder to see thatRaleighis not coming. She goes off stageC.and looks afterSmithand then with a sigh, comes back into room, goes toL.of table, tying her veil as she comes down.Raleighenters. He's very cold. His nose is red, his coat collar turned up and he is chattering. Comes toR.C.a little up stage.)
Raleigh. Miss Faraday, I had to come in. I'm nearly frozen--you'll miss your train. I've been waiting for you for twenty minutes. (He offers her his arm.Celiapicks up her bag, crosses to him, takes his arm and they walk quickly to the door. He is above her. He smiles contentedly as they start to exit. As they get to the door, she swings him right out and turns back, going up and offC.again, looking afterSmith.Raleighreturns and stands by door) Aren't you coming?
Celia. (Comes down to him and, as she reaches winged chair, she suddenly drops her bag in the seat of it and throws back her head with a joyous laugh) No, I've changed my mind. I'm going to stay, becausehe'sbeen waiting for me for twenty years. (Runs gaily up and off afterSmith,waving her hand toRaleighas she goes.Raleighdrops his hat in amazement, with a smothered, "Well, I'll be----")
At rise, footlights and first border white and amber full up. Four table lamps on stage alight. In card room U.L. chandelier; and amber bunch off. In morning room U.R. lamp on table; and amber bunch off. At exit ofPhyllisandEvelynon cue "I think they do," fromPhyllis,Phyllisswitches off lights U.R. andEvelynputs out lamp in morning room. All lamps go out, leaving only chandelier in card room alight. First border to one quarter. White foots out and amber foots to one quarter. WhenEvelynputs out lamp in morning room, put out bunch in same. WhenCeliaturns up switch on cue, "Oh, it's you, Aunt Ida," all lights on stage full up as before except bunch and lamp in morning room. Electric switch U.R. on set to R. morning room door. Bell push U.L.C; to R. card room door. Amber No. 32 in fireplace on knife switch to be flickered whenCeliathrows letters and army list into fire. Red bunch in fireplace.
Amber bunch in room R. Light amber on backing card room. Red glow from fireplace. On cue, "other fish in the sea," fromGrice, amber on backing, changing to dark amber very slowly and then out. On cue, "Ready, Celia, ready," fromFaraday, comes up slowly to moonlight blue. When amber change is made on backing foots and borders down about five points. WhenPhyllislights lampon table R.C. on cue, "Oh, there's a message," foots and borders full up as before.
Foots and first border full up amber and white. Blue bunch in conservatory left. Blue bunch and moonlight spots in window R. Spot to be directed on chair left of upper doors. Red glow up and off R. to suggest fire as in Act I. Also amber No. 32 as before to be flickered whenSmith"burns" army list. Two candles on table C. lighted. On cue--"Damn Wobbles, I am going because"--fromCol. Smith, white third border full up, a moment afterEvelynexits, put third border out. One cue, "Then let me sit like this in the dark" fromCelia,--Celiaswitches off light U.L. All lights on stage out, except red glow and lights on backing and blue spot onCelia. On cue, "Army lists don't burn so suddenly as that," fromCelia,Aunt Idaturns up switch, lights full up as before. Bell push U.L.C.L, of center doors light switch to L. of this.
Set Properties--Act I
A medium-sized table L., on it a book slide containing books and army list, lamp, sewing bag, silver purse containing coin money. To right of table, armchair with cushion. At head of table, a single chair. Left of table, a single chair. Cabinet above door L. against wall, on it a vase of flowers, photograph frames. A small grand piano at back with drapery, on it lamp, bowl of flowers, some photograph frames. Long narrow table right, an armchair with small cushion to L. of it. Waste-paper basket under it. Stool below it. On it a table cover, English periodicals at each end, railway guide at upper end; a lamp, silver cigarette box, a paper knife, letters, vase of tulips, calendar, match-holder, ashtray. R. table a large sofa with cushions. Against fireplace, large mantel, on it three vases. Against mantel, a club fender. Below mantel, armchair. A small writing table U.R., on it small lamp, a small vase of flowers, blotting pad containing pens, ink, paper and envelopes. In card room U.L., card table and four chairs. On table, two packs of cards, pencils, bridge-markers, ashtray. In morning room, small table, two chairs. On table, lamp, ashtray, match-holder, vase of flowers.
Same as Act I, and table L.C., and chair moved to C.R., nearer center. On it, teatray laid for five people, plum cake on plate. Armchair moved to L. of table and plain chair moved to R. of table. Muffin-stand placed lower end of cabinet. On it muffins, cakes, etc. Throat spray behind vase on the table R.C. forPhyllis. Remove waste-paper basket. Embroidery on table R.C., forPhyllis. Election address on cabinet L., forTarver. Close table in card room--rearrange chairs and draw curtains. Replace all flowers with autumn flowers.
A small round dinner table center, two chairs R. and L. of it. On table, lace cloth. Candles and flowers at back. In center, basket of fruit, almond dish with burnt almonds, large silver cigarette box, silver cigarette lighter, two ashtrays, plates and finger-bowls, fruit knives and forks, napkins, nut crackers. A small sewing-table U.R. To R. of it, a high-backed winged armchair. L. of it, a square armchair. On table, a lamp. R. of center doors a small table; on it, silver serving tray, small tray with brandy decanter, two liquor glasses, desk and chair L. On desk, pens, ink, paper and envelopes. Couch with cushions L. desk. China closets in first L. flat containing bric-a-brac. In conservatory palms and flowers. L. of center doors--chair. In room U.C. off stage cabinet of Act I--table and armchair. On table book-rack with army list as seen in Act II.
Off R.3, cigars forFaradayandAdmiral. Coins forRaleigh. Off L.I, oilskin coat, and hat, and traveling bag (all wet) forCelia.
Off R.3, tonic bottle forTarver. Clothes-brush forTarver. Off L.I, English Times and periodical with mailing wrapper on it--on salver forMartin. Two boxes wrapped in tissue paper forCelia. Card on salver forMartin. Pin and large heavy-faced open watch and chain and cigarette case forCol. Smith. Army list on salver forMartin. Off R.3, atlas forTarver. (Set of chimes and doorbell off L.)
Off R.I, tray with coffee-pot, two demi-tasse, and sugar bowl and one cigarette, forMartin. Smart motor wrap, muff, bonnet, and traveling bag belonging toCelia. Large heavy ulster, furs, and bonnet (forAunt Ida) (forMartin). Large covered box tied with pink ribbon and small box supposed to contain watch and pin forCelia. Army list partly burnt, in tongs, off R.3, forCelia.