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SCENE. Same as Act II. Curtains drawn. Lamp alight on sideboard. Large table with cover in place of small one in Act II., R. Position of chairs at fire-place reversed. HARRY discovered seated arm-chair by fire place; reading newspaper)
HARRY. I wish Douglas would look sharp! He must have been gone nearly twenty minutes, (rising and looking off; R. i E.) Spalding is still in there waiting to be taken to a place of safety. (Enter DOUGLAS, L. i E.) Ah, thank goodness, old fellow, you've come at last! How's Gibson?