RRIET]. No, really I must, but I hope we shall see each
other often at the studio. I find you so stimulating.

HETTY [to MAGGIE]. I hate you!

HARRIET [to MARGARET]. It is indeed gratifying to find a kindred spirit.

MAGGIE [to HETTY]. I came for your gold.

MARGARET [to HARRIET]. How delightful it is to know you again.

HETTY [to MAGGIE]. I am going to make you and your husband suffer.

HARRIET. My kind regards to John.

MAGGIE [to HETTY]. He has forgotten all about you.

MARGARET [rises]. He will be so happy to receive them.

HETTY [to MAGGIE]. I can hardly wait to talk to him again.

HARRIET. 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.

In the cast, in the order of their appearance, were the following:

HELENA, Queen of Sparta. Noel Haddon
TSUMU, her slave. Helen Westley
MENELAUS, the King. Frank Conroy
ANALYTIKOS, his librarian. Walter Frankl
PARIS, a shepherd. Harold Meltzer

The scene was designed by Paul T. Frankl and the costumes by Robert
Locker.

"Helena's Husband" was subsequently revived by the Washington Square
Players at the Comedy Theatre, New York City, beginning June 5, 1916,
with Margaret Mower playing the part of Helen.

CHARACTERS

HELENA, the Queen
TSUMU, a black woman, slave to Helena