_on to terrace and
calling off_.) George! (_Returning to back_ L. _end of writing-table_.)
Brian is just telling George about the five shillings he has in the Post
Office--(_crossing up_ L. _on to terrace again and calling off_.)
George!!
GEORGE (_from off_ L.). Coming!
DINAH (_playfully coming down centre, imitating a fairy's footsteps_).
Slow music while the curtains go up. (_Sits at piano and plays "As I
passed by your Window.")_
(_GEORGE enters from up_ L., _followed by_ BRIAN.)
GEORGE (_to_ OLIVIA). What is it, darling?
OLIVIA. I wish you'd help me to put up these curtains?
GEORGE. Of course, dear. I'd better get the library steps. (_Crosses to
doors R. and exits_.)
(BRIAN _goes quickly to OLIVIA and gratefully kisses her hand, then comes
down to DINAH and bows to her_.)
BRIAN. Madam! I have the honour to inform you that hence-forward you are
at liberty to regard me as your affianced husband.
DINAH (_rising quickly and advancing_). Darling!
BRIAN (_waving her back_). No! No! Stay there! (_She retreats and sits at
piano_.) Go on playing.
(DINAH _goes on playing and he takes out a sketch-book, sits on settee
and sketches her_.)
DINAH. What is it?
(OLIVIA _comes down centre, watching them_.)
BRIAN. Portrait of Lady Strange.
(_GEORGE enters from doors_ R. _with steps and crossing up R. places them
near_ R. _window_.)
OLIVIA (_she hands him the curtains and goes up L.
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