It is ten minutes later. The whole household, except for REGAN, is present to meet their two intimate visitors. Down left MISS RICKARD (Mouse), sits upright with Mr Polly on her shoulder and a sherry in her hand. Near her stands MARGARET MATTHEWS. Then towards backstage MRS MATTHEWS JUNIOR at the piano with a re-filled Bronx; backstage RUPERT MATTHEWS, leaning on the piano. Central backstage MR MATTHEWS junior, a handsome, boyish, curly headed man in tweeds; only a slight pot belly, over-rosy cheeks and constant suppressed belching reveal how sedentary is the life of this outdoor-looking man; he is seated in an armchair, whisky and soda in one hand, the other hand held dramatically to his forehead. Down centre stage QUENTIN MATTHEWS stands, his back to the audience, addressing the family. His loose old tweed jacket is bound with leather at the elbows. His thin body is stooped at the shoulders. By him MARCUS MATTHEWS sits cross-legged, looking up at QUENTIN, his back to the audience (all we may see is his black curly hair above his grubby Eton collar).
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