DAVID. No, ma’am—no one but your cousin, master Percy, who arrived about half an hour before you came home.
MRS. S. Yes, yes, I know; but there was another.
DAVID. Then I didn’t let him in, and I know he can’t have gone out again without my seeing him. (aside) To be sure I’ve been fast asleep all the time.
MRS. S. Then perhaps he’s still in the house?
PEGGY. Lud a mercy! (getting behind DAVID, who in his turn tries to get behind PEGGY)
DAVID. (suddenly as he looks towards window, R. in flat) Look, ma’am, if there ben’t Sergeant Jones of the rural police riding along the lane at the bottom of the garden. (running to window and shouting) Here, Sergeant Jones, stop—he hears me, ma’am.
MRS. S. This is fortunate indeed; so run, David, and give him information of the robbery; tell him that he may rely on the most liberal reward. (DAVID about to run off) and, David, tell him also, should he discover any clue, that he must communicate with his superintendent here—that I expect him every moment; run, David. (DAVID runs off at L. C.) and you, Peggy, go down stairs and be ready to open the door; I will go to my room for a few minutes.
PEGGY. Do, ma’am; it’ll do you good to lie down a bit; it’s broad day-light—just till Mr. Superintendent comes. (MRS. SOMERTON enters her room, L.)
PEGGY. (looking after her) Poor missus—she’s lost all her treasures except me.
Exit at door, L. C.