The Great Betrayal

Furniture seen in the room seems to have been brought in specially, for the
purpose of the meeting — light, portable, folding chairs, with back to the wall of
the verandah, in five neat rows, with space between the rows to allow easy
movement for those going to the stage, or returning from it, with an open margin
on the three sides, where the rows end. Facing the rows of chairs is a massive
table, with a vase, full of fresh-cut roses. The table is placed on a low dais, big
enough to let the ...