Sterling. To my boy and my wife.
Warden. Wait a minute; I want to speak to you.
Sterling. Speak to me later; I can't wait now.
Blanche. [Off stage, at back, excitedly.] Jordan! [She enters, excited, half hysterical.] Jordan! Where is Jordan? It was a lie! What did he mean? Richard is sleeping sweetly. The maid knows nothing of being alarmed! Where is Jordan?
[She starts to go toward the door Right.
Warden. [Stops her.] Mrs. Sterling, he had nothing to do with it! I told Jordan to say what he said.
[Blanche turns and looks at Warden in astonishment.
Sterling. [Stunned and at once suspicious.] What?
Blanche. But—
Warden. Forgive me for so cruelly alarming you; it was the only way I could think of for getting rid at once of your guests!