35.

avesdropping on the voices you hear upstairs, you struggle to understand what the Hinton Pagliacci fanclub is up to.

“Yes, I and the other chap will be able to fly down to meet you soon.” There’s a pause. “No, we recovered the poster. The RFID chip is safe.” Another pause. “Well, sure, I could explain it, but wouldn’t that be pointless exposition?” A very long pause. “Excellent. Besides, why would anyone care that we are planning to take over the world by turning all of the wombats in Australia into zombies (zombats, if you will), thereby causing a great deal of chaos and turmoil? Anyway, Mr. Pagliacci, would you like us to bring you anything?” Another pause. “Just the head of our prisoner? Certainly.”

Gulp!

To squeeze out of the basement window, go to 44.
To hide in the washer-dryer in their basement, go to 43.
To grab a chair leg and get ready to use it as a club, go to 47.