Question

In another corner of the room behind the screen was a gas plate and an icebox. Mrs Jones went behind the screen. ( join in a single sentences)

Answer 1

In the corner of the room behind the screen was a gas plate and an ice box so Mrs Jones went behind the screen.

Answer 2

Mrs. Jones was hiding behind the screen in another corner of the room, where there were a gas plate and an icebox.

She dared not make a sound lest she gave away her position.

She dared not peek from behind the screen; all she could hear were the sounds.

The stranger let the knife fall as he dropped down beside the body and started searching the pockets.