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[To break the silence]

I certainly do hope ’at nothin’ ain’t happened to Sid!

[A loud explosion is heard in the distance. starts with an expression of intense excitement.]

What the devil wus that?

[Slinks toward the door]

It must ha’ been thunder! That’s all it wus! It couldn’t ha’ been nothin’ else!

[He slips out and is seen rushing away past the window.]

[As if to himself]

Sounded to me like blastin’.

Mebby it ’us the stopper blowed out o’ hell!

You’ll be able to tell more about that a little later when you git thar!

[He glares at menacingly.  enters from