Donohue monologue (Act 2) — The Thirteenth Chair: A Play in Three Acts

We needn't be bothered with that, anyway. (_Moves back to_ R.C. _There is a pause._) Well, I'm afraid we'll have to begin work. (_He goes over to table_ R. _and sits down stage end of table. Takes paper and gets pencil._) With the exception of Mr. Crosby, who is known to nearly everyone, and Mr. Standish, who has so pleasantly introduced himself to me, I know none of you. So I'll have to ask-- (_He stops suddenly and rises, facing them all. He points slowly to the chesterfield, facing fireplace up_ C.) That's rather a gruesome thing there. I think we'll move it into another room. Will some of you gentlemen carry Mr. Wales' body into the other room. (_There is a pause. The men all hesitate. Finally_ MASON _starts to move to chesterfield._ DONOHUE _is down stage_ R.C.) Thank you very much. We'll--