(Opening the envelope, taking out a letter, and reading it)Īgent Gunderson located the manufacturer of Annie's locket. Oh, no, I'm afraid I'll be far too busy tonight. It's just that… well… I thought you were going to take me. Grace, forget about the dictation for tonight. And then an ice-cream soda at Rumpelmayer's and a hansom cab ride around Central Park. (Checking GRACE to see if this would be all right GRACE nods 'yes') Well, Annie, I guess we ought to do something special on your first night. What are we supposed to do with this child? (Made uncomfortable by the presence of ANNIE, aside to GRACE) Grace, we'll start with the figures on the iron-ore (Frowningly approaching ANNIE, assessing her) Warbucks: the orphan who will be with us for Christmas. (The SERVANTS, not including GRACE, EXIT WARBUCKS turns to speak to GRACE and,Īnd, Grace, if you'll get your notebook… Who is that? President Roosevelt wants you to call him at the White House. WARBUCKS takes off his overcoat and hands it to DRAKE) WARBUCKS is carrying a bulging briefcase and the CHAUFFEUR is carrying two suitcases. (OLIVER WARBUCKS, trailed by a uniformed CHAUFFEUR, comes bustling in.
