sentences:  Vocalizing her decision to have tea with Gerda, rather than the sherry she had poured for herself, she leaves to get another teacup.Gerda picks up a revolver, but Inspector Coulquouhoun enters and takes it from her.Upon hearing that Veronica Craye will not be convicted of the murder (she somehow knows about the gun in Veronica's handbag), Gerda begins to go into a hysterical fit, calling for her deceased husband.