Maid
I was in the hall, sir, dusting all the time.
Starkweather
That will do.
(Maid makes exit to right rear.) Dobleman, a very unusual thing has occurred.
Mrs. Chalmers and I have been alone in this room. Those letters stolen by Gherst had been returned to me by Hubbard but the moment before. They were on my desk. I turned my back for a moment to go to the safe. When I came back they were gone.
Dobleman
(Embarrassed.) Yes, sir.
Starkweather
Mrs. Chalmers took them. She has them now.