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Scratches Hints

The electrician left. What do I do?

  • 1 of 5: You did read the electrician's note, didn't you?
  • 2 of 5: The note said to call Mr. Carter immediately, upon reading the note.
  • 3 of 5: You'd better call Jerry (a.k.a. Mr. Carter) and tell him that the electrician left.
  • 4 of 5: Jerry will tell Michael to check the fuses himself.
  • 5 of 5: You will need to get into the basement before you can check into the electrical problem.