20 Questions
Who is Mr. Blessiu?
The plumber
Where does Henry keep the gun?
In his bedroom
What does Henry want James to do with the gun?
Shoot Henry's wife
What does James do with the gun after shooting Henry's wife and her lover?
Puts it in the swimming pool
What does James realize when Henry asks about the swimming pool?
There is no swimming pool
What is James' reaction when he realizes there is no swimming pool?
He laughs
Who does James shoot through the head?
Henry's wife and Mr. Blessiu
How does Henry react when he hears the gunshots?
He is pleased and smiling
What is James doing after the phone call with Henry?
Preparing dinner
What is Henry's reaction when James tells him there is no swimming pool?
He gets angry
Who is Henry Fletcher thinking about in his office?
His wife
Where is James, the butler, working in the play?
Dining room
What does Henry Fletcher suspect his wife has?
A boyfriend
What does Henry Fletcher ask James to do?
Bring his wife to the phone
Where is Henry Fletcher sitting in the office?
In front of the computer
What does James do after Henry asks him to bring his wife to the phone?
Goes off slowly
Why can't Henry's wife speak to him on the phone?
She is in the bathroom
What does James reveal about Henry's wife in the bathroom?
She is with a man
What does Henry suspect about James?
He is lying
What does Henry want to know about his wife?
If she has a lover
Study Notes
"The Butler Did It"
- Henry Fletcher is in his office, thinking about his wife and whether she has a boyfriend.
- He calls home and James, the butler, answers the phone.
- Henry asks James to bring his wife to the phone, but James informs him that she is in the bathroom with a man, who turns out to be the plumber.
- Henry asks James to retrieve a gun from his bedroom.
- James returns with the gun and Henry instructs him to go to the bathroom and shoot his wife and the man.
- James goes to the bathroom and two gunshots are heard.
- James returns and confirms that he shot both his wife and the man.
- Henry asks James what he did with the gun, and James reveals that he put it in the swimming pool.
- Henry realizes that they don't have a swimming pool in their backyard.
- James realizes that they have the wrong number and ends the call.
- James goes back to his work while Henry sits in his chair, looking pale.
- The play takes place in two rooms on the stage, with a wall between them, and requires two telephones and a gun.
Test your detective skills with "The Butler Did It" quiz! Join Henry Fletcher as he tries to uncover the truth about his wife's mysterious activities. Will you be able to solve the thrilling mystery?
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