Harry. This rope's been cut.

Amah. Perhaps he have knife. Why you no look see before you tie him.

Harry. [Looking at her sternly.] How do you think he could get at a knife with his hands tied behind his back?

Amah. I no sabe. Maybe he have friend.

Harry. Didn't you hear anything, Daisy?

Daisy. No. I wasn't thinking about him. Oh, Harry, George isn't going to die, is he?

Harry. I hope not. I don't know what sort of a wound he's got. [The Amah, thinking attention is withdrawn from her, is slipping away.] No, you don't. You stop here.

Amah. What thing you wantchee?

Harry. You let that man go.

Amah. You velly silly man. What for I want let him go?