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Scratches Hints

The lights don't seem to be working. What do I do?

  • 1 of 6: Hmm... something seems to be wrong with the electricity.  Someone needs to check into the problem. 
  • 2 of 6: Perhaps you -- or someone you know -- could call an electrician.
  • 3 of 6: You don't know any electricians in the area, but Jerry does.
  • 4 of 6: If you have already spoken with Jerry before discovering that the lights don't work, you'll need to call him back.
  • 5 of 6: When you ask Jerry about the lights, he tells you that an electrician is already on the way.
  • 6 of 6: Hmm... The gate by the driveway is closed.  Perhaps you should meet the electrician outside, by the gate.