Chapter VI: Act II

_THE SCENE shows a prettily furnished college study. At C. back is a
large bay window flanked by smaller windows R. and L., through which
is seen the college campus and country beyond. R. of window at R. is
the entrance into the room, the door opening on and down stage. A
hall at rear, leading off R. At R. middle of plot, a door opening
off into JUDY’S room and above it, L., a door opening off into
SALLIE’S room._

_Between doors L. is JUDY’S desk, with chair. This desk is well
arranged. Over it a small sign stolen from some store by the girls,
reading “We study to please.” Above the sign a large framed picture
of Mona Lisa. On wall above upper door L. is tacked a college poster
of the Freshmen’s Tree ceremonies. Under window L. of C. is a round
table on which is a tea tray containing cups, saucers, spoons,
teapot, cream pitcher and empty sugar bowl. Also a spirit lamp,
empty alcohol bottle and empty box of matches. L. of this table a
couch and pillows in disorder. Under R. end of couch the kettle.
Over couch, tacked on wall, is a Princeton college pennant. Above
couch, fastened on wall, a bookcase with books. On wall above case
hangs a large rabbit’s head (papier mache). At C. a large bureau
with upholstered top sets in the box window. Drawers to open like
steps. On top, pillow, books and a memorandum case are scattered,
later put in top drawer by JULIA. A large, ornamental Japanese
lantern hangs above in C. Shade curtains on windows, with draperies
in front on all windows. C. draperies hang to floor, side draperies
to window length. On side window sills, small vases filled with
spring field flowers. Before window R. of C., SALLIE’S desk, in wild
disorder, with chair. R. of desk an oak armchair with one short leg,
the “wobbly” chair. Above chair a large picture of Sir Galahad.
Tacked on wall at window, a college poster of “Field Day” with an
illustration of JUDY running C., copied from book (Daddy Long-Legs).
Above SALLIE’S desk a small stolen sign, “No smoking allowed.” Over
door at back a larger stolen sign, “Our success is not mere talk.”
On door outside an old-fashioned brass knocker. Below door at R. is
JULIA’S desk, also in disorder, and chair. Another single chair a
little L. and up from this desk. On door R. a poster of the
Sophomore’s Cotillion. On wall R. and L. of door R. a large
picture._

_At C. on floor a pretty medallion rug, about 12 × 15. At R. of
rug from C. a large inkspot about a foot in diameter. At C. to left
a combination flat-topped desk with shelves at R. and L. R. of table
a large rattan armchair with hour-glass shaped bottom, caned to
floor, concealing inkspot later. An oak armchair L. of desk. On
shelf L. of desk, a tobacco jar, skull, with two aged lemons. Also a
pair of scissors. On shelf R. of table, a small book for JUDY. Cover
on desk and it is covered with a heterogeneous mass of vases, books,
ink bottles, tennis balls and a pair of fencing foils. Chair R. of
desk has a sweater and tennis racquet, and a feather duster for
SALLIE. On floor by inkspot are a couple of girls’ out-of-door coats
and a note-book. On chair L. of desk is a fencing mask, a basket
ball, a tennis racquet, a tam-o’-shanter, also child’s sweeping
broom for JULIA. On chair by JUDY’S desk a golf bag with sticks._

_Off L.I.E. is a small crash and an extra cover for C. table, same
material as one on stage which JULIA takes on after crash avoiding
waste of time. Also a gown for JUDY. On table off stage back R. a
table with box of candy for JERVIS, card and tray for maid, plate of
buns for MRS. PENDLETON, cup of sugar for JIMMIE, cup of tea for
SALLIE and kettle of hot water and box of tea biscuits for JULIA._