If I were You Class 9 English, Beehive – Summary, Explanation, Word Meanings

Gerrard told the intruder that he was feeling uncomfortable while standing with his hands lifted up. So, the intruder allows Gerrard to sit on the chair and he himself sat on the diwan. He then started to ask questions. The intruder wanted to know the basic information (like full name, habits talking style etc.) about Gerrard.

The intruder told Gerrard that he was a jewel robber. He had killed a policeman and he was running away from the police. He further informed Gerrard that he had planned to kill him and take his identity. He wanted to live a peaceful and carefree life as Vincent Charles Gerrard.

After listening to the intruder, Gerrard cleverly made up a false story and informed the intruder that he himself was a criminal. Gerrard had murdered someone and had run away. However, one of his men had been caught. He (Gerrard) was also running away from the police and had already packed his bag to run. He convinced the intruder by showing his disguise outfits including false moustache, etc.

Gerrard’s story almost convinced the intruder. The intruder began to think after this. This was an opportunity for Gerrard to work on his plan. Gerrard asked the intruder to hurry and run with him in his car as police is about to reach there soon. Gerrard opened the door to exit the house, which was actually the door of a cupboard.

The intruder looked inside to make sure that it was actually a door. While the intruder looked inside, Gerrard gave him a push and locked him in the cupboard. The gun fell down from the intruder’s hand. Gerrard picked the gun and called up the sergeant to arrest the intruder. The true identity of Gerrard, who was actually a playwright got revealed when he says that he got something for his next play from this experience.