STRANGER (not seeing it, and speaking in a hard voice). I'd better go.
LADY PEMBURY. Mayn't I help you?
STRANGER. I'd better go.
LADY PEMBURY (distressed). You can't go like this. I don't even know your name, nor where you live.
STRANGER. Don't be afraid—you shan't hear from me again.
LADY PEMBURY (gently). Not even when you've got back to where you were two years ago? Mayn't I then?
STRANGER (looking at her, and then nodding slowly). Yes, you shall then.
LADY PEMBURY. Thank you. I shall wait. I shall hope. I shall pray. (She holds out her hand again) Good-bye!
STRANGER (shaking his head). Wait till you hear from me. (He goes to the door, and then stops and comes slowly back. He says awkwardly) Wish you'd do one thing for me?
LADY PEMBURY. Yes?