(He takes her hands and kisses them. He would kiss her face, but she is not quite ready for this.)
NORWOOD. You let me yesterday. Why mayn't I kiss you to-day?
KATE. Not just yet, dear. I want to talk to you. Come and sit down.
(They sit on the sofa together.)
NORWOOD. You aren't sorry for what you said yesterday?
KATE (looking at him thoughtfully, and then shaking her head). No.
NORWOOD. Then what's happened?
KATE. I've just had a letter from Dennis.
NORWOOD (anxiously). Dennis—your husband?
KATE. Yes.