Plays : Hamilton's Second Marriage; Thomas and the Princess; The Modern Way (Classic Reprint). Mrs W K Clifford
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Scene. - Lady Callender's drawing-room on Camden Hill. French windows opening on to garden and lawn seen beyond. Fireplace R, door L. Grand piano (open) C. Flowers about, &c. Pleasant, home-like room of well-off people.
Time. - Early afternoon.
[When the curtain rises Sir Henry Callender is standing by the bell, which he rings rather impetuously. He is elderly, lively and mannered.
Enter Servant (Judson), with note on tray, held down by his side.
Sir H. Where is Lady Callender?
Judson. Her Ladyship is lying down Sir Henry.
Sir H. Oh! [He always says "Oh!" in the same short tone.] And Miss Sylvia?
Judson. Miss Sylvia is out.
Sir H. Oh! What's that - [Looking down at tray.
Judson. [Handing note.] Mr. Hamilton's servant brought it this morning - just after you had gone, and was to wait for an answer.
[Sir Henry reads it with some excitement.
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