Grunts as he turns down his lantern, which is smoking.

I guess not very.

The hall door again opens, and Rhoda Williams, a girl of twenty, enters, with Annie Beeler, a child of ten. Rhoda is running, with Annie in laughing pursuit.

Rhoda.

Taking refuge behind the table.

King's X!

Annie.

Catching her.

You didn't have your fingers crossed.

Rhoda.