(_He turns and exits_ L., _leaving the door open behind him._ STANDISH _and_ TRENT _start towards door_ L.)
DONOHUE (_turning to them_). That open door does not mean freedom for any of you yet.
TRENT (_coming to_ DONOHUE C.). I'm awfully sorry, Inspector, but I've an important business engagement at ten o'clock. My father-in-law here will--
(TRENT _goes up_ L. _again and stands_ L. _side of_ MRS. TRENT.)
STANDISH (_moving to_ L.C.). That is all very well, Inspector, but you know you can't keep us in this room for ever. If you want to take the consequences of accusing me of murder, well, that's your affair. But my patience is exhausted and I haven't the slightest intention of remaining here much longer. Unless, of course, you are planning to arrest me.
DONOHUE (C.). I see. By the way, who are you?
STANDISH. Howard Standish, of Standish, Giles & Updegraff, 120 Broadway. My brother is Judge Standish of the Supreme Court.
DONOHUE. And you refuse to remain here any longer?
DONOHUE. Very well, Mr. Standish of Standish, Giles & Updegraff. You are arrested as a material witness in this case. As soon as Sergeant Dunn returns he will call a patrol wagon and take you down to the House of Detention. (_Turns and crosses_ R.) Are there any others who insist on leaving this room?
STANDISH. I beg your pardon, Inspector. I acted like a fool.
DONOHUE. Not at all, sir, your actions are entirely natural.
(STANDISH _goes up_ L. DUNN'S _voice is heard outside._)
DUNN. Hello! Hello! No, sir. But Inspector Donohue wants you to come here at once. We're at Mr. Roscoe Crosby's house. No, sir (DONOHUE _crosses over and closes the door_ L.), he doesn't want the case reported yet.
DONOHUE. We needn't be bothered with that, anyway. (_Moves back to_ R.C. _There is a pause._) Well, I'm afraid we'll have to begin work. (_He goes over to table_ R. _and sits down stage end of table. Takes paper and gets pencil._) With the exception of Mr. Crosby, who is known to nearly everyone, and Mr. Standish, who has so pleasantly introduced himself to me, I know none of you. So I'll have to ask-- (_He stops suddenly and rises, facing them all. He points slowly to the chesterfield, facing fireplace up_ C.) That's rather a gruesome thing there. I think we'll move it into another room. Will some of you gentlemen carry Mr. Wales' body into the other room. (_There is a pause. The men all hesitate. Finally_ MASON _starts to move to chesterfield._ DONOHUE _is down stage_ R.C.) Thank you very much. We'll--