have you a minute now? time's getting short. i want to speak -- yes, sir. you are late -- the dancer's gone to the theatre. she's gone to the theatre -- don't you know? and what are you going to do? now listen to me. the others are getting suspicious of you. i was on the telephone to amsterdam today, they think you're scared. you've been waiting your chance. you're too much of a gentleman -- that's the trouble with you. need any help? have you got that skeleton key? why? i could take care of her. chloroform on a handkerchief from behind -- while you. why? you're no good for this business. it's just a joke to you. no -- with the pearls? did he leave any message for me? you can't. what about the money? how? you might find a bullet through that head.