Scene 6--Coyle's Office in 2. High desk and stool, R.
Modern box center against flat. Cabinet, L.


Asa discovered looking over papers on box. Murcott looking in desk.


Asa Have you found it?

Mur No, Mr. Trenchard. I've searched all the drawers but can find
no trace of it.

Asa What's this?

Mur That's a cabinet where his father kept old deeds,
the key he always carries about him.

Asa Oh, he does, does he? Well I reckon I saw a key as I came in
that will open it. [Exit, R. 1 E.]

Mur Key, oh, my poor muddled brain, what can he mean!

Asa [Re-enters with axe.] Here's a key that will open any lock
that Hobb ever invented.

Mur Key? what key?