W.T. Stead’s Plan
Stead Meets Jenny Turner
Sound / Rain / Footsteps approaching in the distance
Bramwell
Here they come now.
Sound / Footsteps approach then stop
Capt. Frank Carpenter
Evening Mr. Booth.
Bramwell
Mr. Stead, this is Capt. Frank Carpenter and his fiancée, Jenny Turner.
W.T. Stead
I’m pleased to meet you both.
Bramwell
Jenny is a member of the army and has agreed to assist us in our scheme.
W.T. Stead
I can’t tell you how much I appreciate your helping us in this matter, Miss Turner.
Bramwell
Miss Turner, Mr. Stead will be known to you as Mr. Sullivan, to protect his identity of course.
Jenny Turner
Yes of course.
Capt. Frank Carpenter
Mr. Stead, what if something goes wrong?
W.T. Stead
We have tried to cover everything Captain, but there are certain risks. Miss Turner? You do understand?
Jenny Turner
Yes, Mr. Stead. I understand. But I’m willing to chance it.
W.T. Stead
Very well then. (taking a piece of paper from his pocket) Here is the address.
Music takes us to next scene
The Brothel
Isobel Wicken
And you say you have a regular client, Miss Turner?
Jenny Turner
Yes, Mrs. Wicken, a gentleman comes to see me two or three times a week.
Isobel Wicken
Splendid. I think things will work out quite well for you here, then. (calling) Henry! Come in here.
Sound / Henry’s heavy footsteps enter
Henry
(grunts)
Jenny Turner
(gasps)
Isobel Wicken
Don’t let Henry’s size frighten you my dear. He’s really quite harmless . . . aren’t you Henry?
Henry
(grunts)
Isobel Wicken
Henry can’t speak. He was born without a tongue . . . Henry, show Miss Turner to her room.
Henry
(grunts)
Isobel Wicken
Oh, and Miss Turner?
Jenny Turner
Yes Mrs. Wicken?
Isobel Wicken
I expect all of my girls to be present in the drawing room at the beginning of each evening.
Jenny Turner
Yes, mum.