Theater Five - Echo of Madness

Joe, Kate, and another man are standing in the hotel lobby when Miss Judith Morgan's taxi arrives. The other man says "She's here. Her taxi just pulled up in front". Joe says "Now, Kate, you know what to do". Kate says "Yes". Joe says "I'll make like a bell hop and help her with her bag". The other man says "Oh, it's going to be horrible, too horrible". Joe says "It can't be too horrible".  As Judith is getting out of the taxi, Joe goes outside and says "Oh, just a moment, Miss. I'll take that bag for you". Judith says "Thank you". They walk into the hotel lobby. Kate is behind the front desk. Judith asks her "Do you have a vacant room?" Kate says "Yes, certainly. How long will you be staying?" Judith says "Well, just overnight I think". Kate asks "Will you sign the register, please?" Judith says "Yes, of course. There you are". Kate says "Thank you, Miss Judith Morgan from New York City. Joe, show Miss Morgan to Room Six". Joe says "Sure". Before leaving the front desk, Judith says "Excuse me, do you have a Mr. Bruce Mansfield registered?" Kate says "He hasn't arrived yet, Miss Morgan, but we're expecting him". Judith says "I see. Well, when Mr. Mansfield does arrive, will you let him know I'm here? It's important". Kate says "Certainly". Judith says "Thank you". Joe says "This way Miss, just follow me". As she leaves, the other man approaches Kate. She says "Well..." The other man says "Well, what?" Kate says "I'd say everything's working just as we planned. Wouldn't you say, Mr. Mansfield?" When they arrive at the room, Joe opens the door and says "Here we are, Miss. Room Six". Judith suddenly seems apprehensive about going inside. Joe asks "Something wrong, Miss?" Judith says "Well, I don't much care for this room, I think I'd like another". Joe says "I'm afraid there isn't another available, Miss". Judith says "Oh, I see". Joe says "I guess it isn't the best we have but it's the best we can do. You don't have to worry about the noise, that quiets down for the night at exactly at 10 minutes before 10 o'clock". Judith says "Noise? I don't hear any noise". Joe says "You will. You see, Miss, the hotel is close to the railroad tracks".