THE SCENE IS A HOMELY SITTING ROOM OF A COUNTRY COTTAGE ON THE MOORS. THERE ARE TWO SMALL ARMCHAIRS, A COFFEE TABLE, AND A SIDEBOARD OR TABLE AGAINST ONE WALL. OTHER PROPS TO INDICATE A COMFORTABLE ROOM.

OLIVE BROWN, LENA JONES Sisters, owner of the cottage. Any age can be substituted in script where it says “7Oth”birthday.

DOLORES RAGWORT Rustic type. A strong accent is a great asset to this character.

MARIE FOX Smooth talking, persuasive character

PAM MARSH Well spoken, conventional business type.

Tray with cups or mugs of coffee. Large vase(or statuette, unusual lamp or other eye catching item) whatever you have for the ‘scam’. It does not have to look valuable. Paper ‘money’ writing pad and pen on sideboard. Bucket and shovel with pellets, (dog biscuits or similar)

OLIVE AND LENA, everyday summer clothes plus apron etc. as indicated in script.

MRS RAGWORT A motley collection of odd clothing, scarf on head ar old trainers or such.

MARIE FOX Fairly ordinary summer clothes, not too casual.

PAM RUSH Smartly dressed in light weight suit or similar. Businesslike. Carrying brief case and clip board.