Gerrard is a playwright by profession. Several parts of the play that reflect this. Some of these are as follows:
• This is all very melodramatic, not very original, perhaps, but…”
• At last a sympathetic audience!”
• In most melodramas the villain is foolish enough to delay his killing long enough to be frustrated”.
• I said, you were luckier than most melodramatic villains.”
• That’s a disguise outfit; false moustaches and what not”.
• Sorry I can’t let you have the props in time for rehearsal, I’ve had a spot of bother – quite amusing.
I think I’ll put it in my next play.”

For more answers visit to website:
https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions/class-9/english/beehive-chapter-11/