Scene 18

Question 1

Hubbard: Well, Mr. Halliday, have you got it?

Answer 1

I don’t think so. Where’s Mrs. Wendice’s key?

Question 2

Hubbard: It took me just half an hour to find it.

Answer 2

But if it was there- why didn’t Wendice use ut just now?

Question 3

Hubbard: He didn’t use it because he didn’t realize it was there… He unlocked the door- and then returned the key before he came.

Answer 3

And it’s been out there ever since! And the key Wendice took out of Swann’s pocket and returned to her handbag was…

Question 4

Margot: Max?

Answer 4

Yes darling

Question 5

Margot: Handkerchief.

Answer 5

(To Hubbard) what happens now?

Question 6

Hubbard: Sooner or later he’ll come back here. As I’ve pinched his key, he’ll realize his mistake, put two and two together and look under the carpet.

Answer 6

But… If he doesn’t do that, all this is pure guess work. ` We can’t prove a thing.

Question 7

Hubbard: That’s perfectly true… But once he opens the door, we shall know everything

Answer 7

What will you do then?

Question 8

Hubbard: I’m to phone Scotland Yard. They’re standing by for my call now.

Answer 8

And Mrs. Wendice?

Question 9

Hubbard: Will have thing else to fear (There are three thumps on the ceiling)

Answer 9

All right Margot?

Question 10

Hubbard: Careful!

Answer 10

He’s going round by the Garden, he’ll see the broken glass

Question 11

Hubbard: Sssh!

Answer 11

He’s coming back