Shirley Thorne had been waiting for Brian Langley to make his appearance for far too long.
This play was finally almost over. It was exhausting!
The Grants' team had chosen Florence Langley's father to play Grolnok not only because he was genuinely skilled at calligraphy and painting, but also because of his signature bushy beard.
According to Florence Langley's recollection, her father had sported such a beard for as long as she could remember, claiming it gave him an artistic air.
Shirley Thorne: 'Why does everyone picture artists with big beards?'
She sighed, feeling utterly drained.
Meredith Rowan had investigated Florence Langley and was very familiar with the people around her. She would stake her life on it: this man with the bushy beard was Florence Langley's father.
Yvette Grant held her head high and puffed out her chest, slowly walking to Brian Langley's side. "Everyone," she announced, "this is the real Grolnok. Miss Thorne is lying."
