CROSBY. But not that the spirits of the dead can come back to earth.

ROSALIE (_moves to chair upper end of table_ R. CROSBY _crosses to_ R.
_end of chesterfield_). Monsieur should go and read the Bible. I am not
going to argue with any of you. I did not come 'ere for argument. Most
of you do not believe. You are all of little faith; it is 'ard to get
messages then. Perhaps it would be best if I did go. (_Crosses to_ L.C.
STANDISH _has moved to the back of table_ R.)

MRS. CROSBY (_at table_ R.). Oh, no, please stay.

ROSALIE (_after hesitating_). Madame, I will be glad to.

(WILLIAM _and_ HELEN _enter_ R.C.)

TRENT (_down_ L. _of arm-chair_). And you're willing to submit
to our conditions?

ROSALIE. Of course, anything in reason--I--

HELEN (_coming down_ R.C.). Why!

(_At the sound of a new voice_ ROSALIE _turns. She gives a little
start, and then moves quickly to_ HELEN C.)

ROSALIE. Wait! Something is coming to me. Please--not anyone to speak!

(_All laugh_.)