The Scarlett Intervention: Step 1- Infiltrate

The Society decided to have a secondary meeting about 'The Scarlett Intervention' to further develop the plan.  The challenge is to publicly reprimand Mr. Henderson and the patron (drawing attention to the power of the Secret Society- (note: we must name the society before starting any action so as to “brand” activities!)), while not risking Scarlett’s job; the theatre she works for is part of the Empire wheel which tours the Western U.S. for forty weeks- very steady work for a performer.  So we decided that Scarlett would not be directly involved in the 'snare'.

First, we considered what we currently have to work with: we have among the members: costumers, a socialite, a detective, a photographer, and a writer.

1. ALEXIA: Photographer- document the action in process. She has just acquired a revolutionary, small, watch spy camera- it takes up to 6 images.
2. KATE: Detective- infiltrate and set up the snare!
3. CLARA: Writer- report the despicable act  

The Scarlett Intervention: Expose! (conclusion)

AS told by Alexia:
   Alone in the Camera Obscura viewing room, both Kate and I are at first speechless.  Scarlett is the unintended 'star' of a peepshow!  Knowing that Mr. Henderson will join us soon, we quickly devise a plan.  First, holding the spy camera at arms' length, I take 2 pictures; one of Kate and me standing in front of the camera obscura in full disguise, then for the 2nd picture we quickly remove a portion of our disguise to show who we are. I have one picture left and will save it for Mr. Henderson- we need proof that this is his operation.

  Mr. Henderson arrives with much gusto, and Kate and I continue the ruse and ask Mr. Henderson about other 'options' he offers. Remember how Scarlett indicated a gentleman was not abiding by the 'hands-off' policy and was stalking her?  Well, this low-life maggot tells us that we can have front-row seats in the theatre, and Scarlett will perform just for us!  He says she literally will be "in our hands"!  Of course, this comes only with an extra fee, which we tell Mr. Henderson that we will definitely raise the funds and return.  

  Meanwhile, the light above Scarlett's door begins flashing- her cue that she needs to standby for her cue for her stage entrance, so we see her leave the room.

  Mr. Henderson thanks us for coming and escorts us out.  He indicates to send a messenger in regards to our future arrangements.
~A