EXPLANATION.
- New baby-grand piano. On piano: books, music, photographs, newspapers and periodicals.
- Small settee with cushions.
- Three dark oak chairs.
- Two arm-chairs. Package in chair before fire.
- Desk.
- Dummy bookcase over desk.
- Safe behind a door made to look like drawers. Door bolted to open play.
- Octagonal table. On table: writing materials.
- Three-seated ottoman.
- Two columns.
- Archway.
- Staircase.
- Landing.
- Fire-place, heavily carved.
- Window. Window seats with cushions. Large hanging curtains.
- Music rack.
- Piano stool.
- Two pedestals with palms.
- Old-fashioned bell rope.
- Small chest containing life preserver.
- Door.
- Small lamp.
- Small window covered by a picture.
- Rugs.
- Clock, ornaments and books on mantelpiece. Fireirons in grate.
- Wall seats with cushions.
- Hanging hall lamp.
HAND PROPS.
Black bag of burglar's tools, pencil and note-book for Prince. Evening paper and card salver for Forman. Card for Alice. Pencil, card, and walking-stick for Holmes.
OFF STAGE.
Slam door L. Two iron pails L. Smoke effect ready off L. Large beam for knocks off up R.C.. Large door or gate bell off L.
LIGHT PLOT.
Amber foots. Red and white border full up. Electric lamp on piano lighted. Hanging electric hall lamp lighted. Two box electric are lamps off L.U.E., with amber mediums throwing light across stage to R. and up stairs L. Large old-fashioned iron chandelier with candles hanging from centre of ceiling by iron chains, lighted.
Note.—Curtain rises in darkness. Then lights come up slowly on all stage lights.
