> put john on box
(first taking John)
I don't suppose John would care for that.

> open box
You open the box.

> take ladder
Taken.

> drop ladder
Dropped.

> take ladder and red from box
ladder: But the ladder isn't there now.
red book: Yay, got rid of the red book!

> quit
Are you sure you want to quit? yes


  *** [Hit any key to exit.]
