MASON. I don't see how you did it--even now.
ROSALIE (_standing outside of circle_ L.). Things 'appen in the dark. The sense of touch is not much developed except in those who are blind. When this young gentleman did let go my 'and to turn out the light, I did take my other 'and away from Mr. Crosby and when we joined 'ands again the two gentlemen were 'olding 'ands as comfortable as you please. And I was free. It is an old trick. All the mediums do use it. Anyone can do it. (_She moves back to her chair and sits._) Now, if someone will tie me in, we will go on.
MASON. How do we know that you can't get free even then?
CROSBY (_rising_). I'll see to that. I want something strong.
MASON. Take handkerchiefs, they are strong enough. (_Takes handkerchief._)
CROSBY. They'll do very well. (_Takes out his own._) I want three more.
WILLIAM. Here's mine. (_Hands his handkerchief to his father._ MASON _and_ TRENT _give_ CROSBY _theirs._)
CROSBY. Now, Madame la Grange, if you don't mind. (_He ties her hands to the arm of the chair._) I don't see why you did that just now.
ROSALIE. Because I think something is going to 'appen. I think there will be manifestations. I wanted you to know I was not faking.
MISS EASTWOOD. Why should we think that you were?
ROSALIE. Why, you 'ave thought nothing else ever since I did come into the room.
CROSBY. Mason, see if she can get free from that now.
(MASON _comes over, inspects the knot._ CROSBY _tying the other hand._)
MASON. That seems pretty secure--someone else look at it.
(WILLIAM _and_ TRENT _rise and go to_ ROSALIE'S _chair._)
CROSBY. I'm going to fasten your ankles now, Madame la Grange.
(CROSBY _ties_ ROSALIE'S _ankles to leg of chair. The other two men look on._)
WALES. I don't believe all this is necessary.
ROSALIE. Well, now, if you will all sit down, please-- (_Pause._) You will have to reach over and take my hands this time--are you all satisfied now? Is there anything more you want me to do? (_There is no answer._) Then if you will all sit quiet, just keep your minds perfectly free, that is all you 'ave to do. Now, sir, please to turn out the light.
(_There is a long pause._ ROSALIE _moans and whispers as if in pain._)
WALES. Please keep still--she asked us to keep still.
