CROSBY. What is it?
POLLOCK (outside of door). Inspector Donohue was at the Fifty-first Street Station, sir. He's on his way here. (There is a pause). Shall I unlock the door, sir?
CROSBY. No—not until the Inspector tells you.
Curtain.
ACT II
Ten minutes later.
Discovered:—CROSBY standing by the door L. ROSALIE still tied in chair. Dummy supposed to represent WALES' body, covered by a piece of drapery, has been placed on chesterfield facing fireplace up C.
MRS. TRENT seated below console table L. end of chesterfield.
MISS EASTWOOD seated at R. end of console table R. of chesterfield, rattling book leaves.