The Midnight Visitor | Class 10 English Notes

How Max Got In and Ausable's Explanation

This section details the interaction between Ausable and Max regarding the means of entry into Ausable's room. Max reveals he used a passkey to enter, unaware of the balcony that Ausable mentions. Ausable explains that the balcony is not actually part of his room but belongs to the adjacent apartment. He describes how the room used to be part of a larger unit with a living room that had a balcony extending under his window. This balcony can be accessed from a nearby empty room two doors down. Someone had used this route to enter his room previously, and the hotel management promised to block it off but failed to do so. Max's ignorance of the balcony causes him to underestimate the situation. This explanation sets the stage for Ausable's clever plan to deceive Max by making him believe in the existence of the balcony, which ultimately leads to Max's downfall. The section highlights the importance of knowledge, observation, and strategic thinking in espionage.

📊 Diagram: No specific diagram for this explanation, but the window and balcony are central to the plot.

🧪 Activity: Students can imagine and discuss how knowledge of the environment can be used strategically in real-life situations.

🔗 Connection: Leads to the suspenseful waiting period and the arrival of the police, setting up the climax.