Mrs. Alice Fisk is a rich widow, Who lives alone in a big house with Nero, her pet parrot. She and her companion love to watch suspense movies on TV.
Last night they experienced the real thing. Around eleven o'clock, a burglar broke into Mrs. Fisk's house. The man, Which was wearing a ski mask over his head, demanded all of Mrs. Fisk's jewelry, Which was in a safe in the bedroom. The frightened woman obeyed the thief,and gave him all her jewels,Which were worth several thousand dollars. As the burglar was leaving the house, a loud sound was heard. The voice, Who came from the living room, said, "This is the police. Drop your gun!" The thief dropped the jewelry and ran out the front door as fast as he could.