Which Person?
George
The story takes place in this city.
New York City
"Ringing Murray Hill 4-0098."
operator
A lamp, phone, clock, and pill bottles are on this.
nighttable
The killer is downstairs, and Mrs. Stevenson hears him coming up the stairs.
climax
He left for Boston.
Mr. Elbert Stevenson
Mrs. Stevenson is in this room.
bedroom
"You didn't try to get that wrong number at all."
Mrs. Stevenson
Rings, bracelets, and jewelry are in this.
bureau drawer
exposition
This person is more interested in his lunch than what Mrs. Stevenson has to say.
Sergeant Duffy
The killer was here when Mrs. Stevenson heard the phone click.
downstairs
"Do you wish us to deliver a copy of the message?"
Western Union worker
Sergeant Duffy's desk
Mrs. Stevenson tries to get the telephone company to trace the call.
rising action
She is Mrs.Stevenson's maid.
Elloise
Where Sergeant Duffy is located.
Precinct 43
"Sorry, wrong number."
George
The Queensboro Bridge is near this avenue.
Second Avenue
Sergeant Duffy finally answers the phone, but it is too late.
Mrs. Stevenson
Where George was when he plotted with the other man on the phone.
phone booth
'Here's your lunch, Sarge. They didn't have no jelly doughnuts."
lunchroom attendant
Flashlight and black gloves are here.
George's hands
George answers the phone and says, "Sorry, wrong number."
resolution