Walter. Got it—got it!
(He jubilantly dances down C., then goes and calls out D. in F.)
Stella, Stella, I’ve locked it in the china cupboard. I don’t want the blanket. (Returns.) Gone in the kitchen, I suppose! (Takes up parcel.) Change my coat at last and get away! (Goes into bedroom L.)
(Immediately on his exit a loud smashing in china clipboard, then the door flies into splinters and is knocked down, and Automaton enters quickly, hurries right round C., and into bedroom after Walter.)
Walter (within, as loud noise in bedroom). Hi! stop!
Automaton (within). Yow-yow.
Walter (rushing in, dressed in black coat). By Jove! what an escape!
(Jack, carrying blanket of green flannel or red, enters with Stella, who has gag and handcuffs—enter D. in F.)
(Walter makes signs to them, pointing to bedroom and beckoning them to follow him there.)
Jack. Is that it?