In this task, you will use your knowledge about language (and common sense) to determine what element the marked number refers to. The numbers are marked with two underlines around them, like: _ number _. Your answer should be chosen from the given text, and should not contain other words.

Hank Yarbo: How many people in the house , ma'am ?
Emma Leroy: 27 and a monkey . Oscar , do n't waste my time .
Hank Yarbo: You think this is a joke ? This is the census , lady ! Look , do n't make me mad ! I 'll fly off the handle ! I 'll lose it ! I 'll snap !
Oscar Leroy: Okay , calm down , pal ... My partner is a loose cannon . I ca n't control him . Help yourself out while you still can . How many people here ?
Emma Leroy: It 's gon na be _ one _ if you do n't get off my step .
people