(The living room of the WARBUCKS mansion. DRAKE, the English butler, is supervising the work of the SERVANTS of the house, who are bustling about at work: CECILLE and ANNETTE, a pair of French maids, MRS. GREER, the housekeeper; MRS. PUGH, the cook, standing with pad and pen writing out a menu; and FOUR MANSERVANTS.

GRACE FARRELL and ANNIE ENTER through the door. ANNIE is wearing a new hat and a new fur-collared coat.)

DRAKE

Good afternoon, Miss Farrell.

GRACE

Good afternoon, Drake. Everyone.

SERVANTS

Good afternoon, Miss.

GRACE

Has Mr. Warbucks arrived yet?

DRAKE

No, Miss. We're expecting him any minute.

ANNIE

Do you really live here, or is this a train station?

GRACE

We really live here.

(to SERVANTS)

Now, would you all come here for a moment, please?

DRAKE

Quickly everyone.

GRACE

This is Annie. She'll be with us for Christmas.

(to ANNIE)

Annie, this is everyone.

ANNIE

Hi, everyone.

DRAKE

May I take your coat, Miss?

ANNIE

Will I get it back?

GRACE

Of course, dear. Now, what do you want to do first?

ANNIE

The floors. I'll scrub them first; then I'll get to the windows.

GRACE

Annie, you won't have to do any cleaning. You're our guest.