Vance. Then we must use dispatch. (Looks out.) There are people coming now, down yonder. Here will do as well.
Herb. As you please, I am ready.
Vance. (Closes door, fastens it with latch.) Take your place at the door. (V. goes to opposite wall.) I’ll stand here. I’ll count one, two, three.
Herb. Is that fair?
Vance. Then you count.
Herb. I want no advantage. Toss for count.
Vance. All right! (Produces coin.) Head or tail?
Herb. Head!
Vance. (Tossing coin on table.) Head! (tosses) tail! (tosses) head! You win. (They take position.) I’ll pull exactly at three. (At word three, a scream is heard outside. Vance fires but Herbert is disconcerted and, staggering, fires wild shot. Pay S. bursts door open. Flo. and Grouse in door.)
Pay S. Stop that, instantly!