Gerrard could have been a playwright by profession. Several parts of the play which support this are:
• "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.”
