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something not possible., , MRS FITZGERALD: How do you know? Ever tried it?, -Mrs Fitzgerald questions her response by asking Mrs Pearson if she has ever tried it., , MRS PEARSON: No, of course not..., -Quite obviously, Mrs Pearson had never attempted it, , MRS FITZGERALD: [coolly] | have. Not for some time but it still ought to work. Won't last long,, but long enough for what we want to do. Learnt it out East, of course, where they're up to all, these tricks. [She holds her hand out across the table, keeping the cigarette in her mouth], Gimme your hands, dear., , -In a very relaxed tone, Mrs Fitzgerald tells her that she has tried it before and even, though it’s been long, the trick should work. It’s effect will remain for a short period but, enough for them to fulfill their motive. She further added while holding Mrs Pearson's hands,, that she had acquired the trick from the East., , MRS PEARSON: [dubiously] Well —1 don’t know —is it right?, Still confused, Mrs Pearson seeks assurance from Mrs Fitzgerald., , MRS FITZGERALD: It’s your only chance. Give me your hands an’ keep quiet a minute. Just, don't think about anything. [Taking her hands] Now look at me. [They stare at each other,, Muttering] Arshtatta dum—arshtatta lam—arshtatta lamdumbona... [This little scene should, be acted very carefully. We are to assume that the personalities change bodies. After the spell, has been spoken, both women, still grasping hands, go lax, as if the life were out of them., Then both come to life, but with the personality of the other. Each must try to adopt the voice, and mannerisms of the other. So now Mrs Pearson is bold and dominating and Mrs Fitzgerald, is nervous and fluttering], , -Well, Mrs Fitzgerald makes her aware that she has no other option while holding her, hands. She gives Mrs Pearson a few simple instructions in the process of transmission and, says a few words in her mouth. Once she has whispered the spell, both of their bodies, become lifeless for a moment while they are still holding each other's hands. As they both, come back to life, they try to imitate each other. Mrs Fitzgerald is now a bit shy and Mrs, Pearson has become unafraid., , MRS PEARSON: [now with Mrs Fitzgerald's personality] See what | mean, dear? [She notices, the cigarette] Here—you don't want that. [She snatches it and puts it in her own mouth,, puffing contentedly.], , -The personalities have now been switched and with this, the transmission process is, complete. While snatching away the cigarette from Mrs Fitzgerald's hand (who is now Mrs, Pearson), she is confident about the success of her trick., , [Mrs Fitzgerald, now with Mrs Pearson's personality, looks down at herself and sees that her, body has changed and gives a scream of fright], , -Mrs Fitzgerald (who is now Mrs Pearson) looks at herself and she is shocked to see, herself in the body of Mrs Fitzgerald. Thus, she screams with fright., , MRS FITZGERALD: [with Mrs Pearson's personality] Oh —it's happened., -Mrs Fitzgerald, still in shock, now believes that it is possible and their bodies have, actually changed, , MRS PEARSON: [complacently] Of course it's happened. Very neat. Didn't know I had it in me., Complacently- showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements, -Very proudly, Mrs Pearson affirms and thinks to herself that she was unsure if she still, had the ability to do the magic, , MRS FITZGERALD: [alarmed] But whatever shall | do, Mrs Fitzgerald? George and the children