(He presses button once.) Margaret, I give you one last chance.
Margaret
I have told you that if I leave this room, I shall not take them with me.
(Maid enters from right rear and advances.)
Starkweather
Has anybody come into this room from the hall in the last few minutes?
Maid
No, sir; not since Mrs. Chalmers came in.
Starkweather
How do you know?