MINNIE
Then she could have her old bracelet back, couldn't she?
MRS. HOLROYD
Yes—there it is on the candlestick, waiting for her.
[There is a sound of footsteps—then a knock at the door. The children start.
MINNIE (in relief)
Here he is.
[Mrs. Holroyd goes to the door. Blackmore enters.
BLACKMORE