The Private Secretary

ACT I.

SCENE. DOUGLAS CATTERMOLE'S apartments at MRS. STEAD'S. Comfortable but

not luxurious. Doors, R. I E. and L. I E. Window practicable, R. C.

fireplace, L. Sofa, R. c. Table with writing materials and books, L. C.

Sideboard with liqueurs. Cigars, cards, boxing-gloves, etc., at back,

L. c. Small table-lamp; at back, c., with papers, bills, etc.