MASTER. But what can have happened? A breach? [To STARCK] Say, Mr. Starck——
STARCK. What is it?
MASTER. I thought—Did you notice if anybody left the house a while ago?
STARCK. I saw the iceman, and also a mail-carrier, I think.
MASTER. Oh! [To LOUISE] Perhaps it was a mistake—that we didn't hear right—I can't explain it—Or maybe he is not telling the truth? What did she say when she telephoned?
LOUISE. That she wanted to speak to you.
MASTER. How did it sound? Was she excited?
LOUISE. Yes.
MASTER. I think it's rather shameless of her to appeal to me in a matter like this.
LOUISE. But the child!