Then who was it?
THE MYSTERIOUS VOICE
If you’re anxious for more witnesses, I suggest that you look under the settee.
MRS. BRIGGS (changing her mind as she is in the act of sinking down upon the settee)
What!
JESSIE
Look at it!
(Mrs. Briggs screams faintly, as the settee moves rapidly to the left entrance, evidently meaning to leave the room.)
INGOLDSBY (to Rupert)
Stop that thing! Catch it!