I shall wait, then, until you send me word?
MARGARET [offering her hand]. I'll speak to John about it as soon
as I can and tell you when to come.
[HARRIET takes MARGARET'S hand affectionately. HETTY and MAGGIE
rush at each other, throw back their veils, and fling their
speeches fiercely at each other.]
HETTY. I love him -- I love him ----
MAGGIE. He's starving -- I'm starving ----
HETTY. I'm going to take him away from you ----
MAGGIE. I want your money -- and your influence.
HETTY and MAGGIE. I'm going to rob you -- rob you.
[There is a cymbal crash, the lights go out and come up again
slowly, leaving only MARGARET and HARRIET visible.]
MARGARET [quietly to HARRIET]. I've had such a delightful
afternoon.
HARRIET [offering her hand]. It has been a joy to see you.
MARGARET [sweetly to HARRIET]. Good-bye.
HARRIET [sweetly to MARGARET as she kisses her].
Good-bye, my dear.
Curtain.
IV. HELENA'S HUSBAND
An Historical Comedy
By
PHILIP MOELLER
Copyright, 1915, by Philip Moeller
"Helena's Husband" was produced by the Washington Square Players,
under the direction of Philip Moeller, at the Bandbox Theatre,
New York City, beginning October 4, 1915.
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