GEORGE. These things have to be done legally, of course. I believe the proper method is a nullity suit, declaring our marriage null and—er—void. It would, so to speak, wipe out these years of—er—
OLIVIA. Wickedness?
GEORGE. Of irregular union, and—er—then—
OLIVIA. Then I could go back to Jacob. . . . Do you really mean that, George?
GEORGE (uneasily). Well, dear, you see—that's how things are—one can't get away from—er——
OLIVIA. What you feel is that Telworthy has the greater claim? You are prepared to—make way for him?
GEORGE. Both the Church and the Law would say that I had no claim at all, I'm afraid. I—I suppose I haven't.
OLIVIA. I see. (She looks at him curiously) Thank you for making it so clear, George.
GEORGE. Of course, whether or not you go back to—er—Telworthy is another matter altogether. That would naturally be for you to decide.
OLIVIA (cheerfully). For me and Jacko to decide.