Mice and Men, a Romantic Comedy in Four Acts (Classic Reprint)

Excerpt from Mice and Men, a Romantic Comedy in Four Acts April. Scene. - Mark Embury's study; a low raftered ungainly room; a casement window at back c. open, with vines trained round the outside; at r. 1st e. a door with a brass disc and a small catch to indicate a spring lock; the furniture is plain to severity; two or three straight-backed wooden chairs, writing-table up r.c.; rough cabinet at l.; small wooden bench at l.; rough shelves with scientific books; a draughtsman's table upper l. with carpenter's tools; some stuffed animals and birds on shelves; maps and charcoal drawings on walls; globular charts, etc., on writing table; an oblong kitchen-table with drawer at r. end down near c.; table has on it implements for chemical experiments, etc.; also a small spirit lamp, burning; table is placed at a slight angle in the direction of the door; the floor is bare. At rise of curtain Peter is tidying the room with the aid of a mop; presently there is a knocking...