diff --git a/scorch.asm b/scorch.asm
index 9a14dbd..2be1c60 100644
--- a/scorch.asm
+++ b/scorch.asm
@@ -509,8 +509,8 @@ checkForHuman ; if all in skillTable other than 0 then switch to DEMO MODE
     ; no people, just wait a bit
     ;pause 150
     ldy #75
-    jsr PauseYFrames
-    rts
+    jmp PauseYFrames
+    ; rts
 peopleAreHere
     jmp getkey  ; jsr:rts
 .endp