Daisy. He and Mr. Knox are drinking their port.

[The Amah takes out a skeleton key out of her pocket and inserts it in the lock. She turns the key.

Amah. Velly bad lock. I think him made in Germany. Hi, hi. [She opens the drawer and takes out a revolver. She hands it to Daisy.] Lee Tai say, you take out cartridges.

Daisy. What do you mean? [She suddenly guesses the truth and gives a cry.] Oh!

Amah. [Hurriedly putting her hand over Daisy's mouth.] Sh, you no make noise. [Holding out the revolver.] Lee Tai say, more better you do it.

Daisy. Take it away. No, no, I won't, I won't.

Amah. Sh, sh. I do it. I sabe.

[She takes the cartridges out of the revolver and hides them about her. Daisy looks at her with horror.

Daisy. It's not for to-night?

Amah. I no sabe.