Starkweather
But how should she know I had them? You had only just recovered them?
Hubbard
Didn't Knox know right away last night that I had taken them? I took the up-elevator instead of the down when I heard him running along the hall. Trust him to let her know what had happened. She was the only one who could recover them for him. Else why did she come here so immediately this morning? To steal the package, of course. And she had some one waiting outside. She tossed them out and closed the window—
(He closes window.)—You notice it makes no sound.—and sat down again—all while your back was turned.
Starkweather
Margaret, is this true?
Margaret
(Excitedly.) Yes, the window. Why didn't you think of it before? Of course, the window. He—somebody was waiting. They are gone now—miles and miles away. You will never get them. They are in his hands now. He will use them in his speech this afternoon. (Laughs wildly.)
(Suddenly changing her tone to mock meekness, subtle with defiance.) May I go—now?