Stella (slowly and firmly). I believe you’re right. Now I’ve seen you both I’ll never mistake again.
Walter. It must be somewhere on the premises now.
(They hurriedly look about under furniture, and meet and collide up C., and say, “Oh!” Noise in china cupboard.)
Walter. It’s in the bedroom. Run down to Mrs. Anderson and borrow the very largest blanket.
Stella. Why?
Walter. I want something to throw over it.
(Stella exit D. in F.)
Walter (listens to fresh sounds). No! It’s in the china cupboard!
(A wooden hand with fingers extended is mysteriously thrust out of china cupboard door. He gets a plate and smashes it on this hand, which is at once withdrawn. This can be done with a real hand and smash plate on door near it.)
(He quickly turns key.)