ACT IV



The following morning; at the STERLINGS'; the

  library; a warm, livable, and lovable room, full

  of pictures, photographs, and books; mistletoe

  and holly decorate everywhere. In the bow-

  window at back there is a large bird-cage with

  half a dozen birds in it. The furniture is

  comfortable and heavily upholstered.   At Left

  there is a fireplace with logs ready, but the fire is

  not 1i. There a big table near the centre, full of

  magazines, illustrated papers, and books. A big

  arm-chair is beside the table, and other chairs

  conversationally close. There is a table near the

  door at Right, piled with Christmas gifts, still

  wrapped in white paper; they are tied with many

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