[They trail off silently.
MARTHA (as they go off). Master Ableways!
PETER. Ay, lass!
MARTHA. My feet aren't so cold now.
(But this is to be an exciting night. As soon as they are gone, a Burglar and a Burglaress steal into view)
BILL. Wotcher get, Liz? (She holds up a gold watch and chain. He nods and holds up a diamond necklace) 'Ow's that?
LIZ (starting suddenly). H'st!
BILL (in a whisper). What is it?
LIZ. Copper!
BILL (desperately). 'Ere, quick, get rid of these. 'Ide 'em in the snow, or——