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24 (low voice). Be careful, Jimmie!

(angry). Is this any time to be careful? I tell you we've got to get it out of her—and we'll do it too! (Bus.) Will you tell? (Bus.) Will you tell? (Bus.) Will you

(quick turn on ring. Short sharp whisper as he starts up) Look out!

(speaking off ). Here!

Don't go to that door; see who it is.

(standing on ottoman ). Tall, slim man in a long coat—soft hat—smooth face—carries an ebony cane

(breaks in with quick exclamation under breath. stopped by 's exclamation). Sherlock 'Olmes! He's 'ere!

(, moving towards piano, turns out lamp). We won't answer the bell.

(turning from tools, etc., and stopping him quickly). Now, that won't do, ye know! Looks crooked at the start!

You're right! We'll have him in—and come the easy innocent. (He turns up the lamp again.)

(up ). There's the girl!

(at piano). Get her away—quick!