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Tex Murphy: Overseer Hints
I get killed if I touch the floor in the gallery. Help!
1 of 10: Yes, J. St. Gideon has a pressure sensitive alarm on the floor of his gallery.
2 of 10: It's however possible to walk on the walls.
3 of 10: If you look at the chandelier, Tex will mention that he might be able to reach it.
4 of 10: You'll need something long that will help you to get there.
5 of 10: The dumbbell bar from Gideon's bedroom is a good start.
6 of 10: Check out the railings on the stairs down. The top bars can be removed.
7 of 10: Combine these with the dumbbell bar to get a very long pole.
8 of 10: Now you should find a way to lower that chandelier.
9 of 10: The switch is near the balcony -- turn to the right when facing the chandelier.
10 of 10: Click the large pole on the chandelier and off you go.