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 ROSALIE C.).  Come with me then, please.  I’m sure we won’t be shocked. (Aside to ROSALIE.) I wear that kind myself.

ROSALIE.  Truly, madame?

(They go to door L.)

MRS. CROSBY (at door L.), We shan’t be long.

ROSALIE (at door L.).  Madame, would you mind if all the ladies come? 
Then they will all be sure I am concealing nothing.