“What is it?”

“I’ll tell you. Listen. He’s there, isn’t he?”

“Yes.”

“In the studio?”

“Yes.”

“In that case . . . he mustn’t come out. . . .”

“How do you mean?”

“No, he must stay there until we’ve done.”

“But . . .”

“It’s quite easy. Listen carefully. You’ve only to make a movement, to shut the door on him. The lock has been forced, but there are the two bolts; and those will do. Do you consent?”