Everard. I read Mr. Mollentrave's wicked book, and believed it! Oh, Margaret, Margaret, can you think that any other woman in the world—
Margaret. (trembling) Then—then—
Everard. I always have loved you—always—always! But when I found that you—
Margaret. I see it all! You proposed to Lady Claude—for my sake!
Everard. I was so unhappy!
Margaret. And you don't love her? Then I have ruined your life!
Everard. It's not too late!
Margaret. It is—it is! Can we break both their hearts? Oh, Everard—we must be noble!
Everard. Poor Lady Claude! I'm afraid I've been very cruel!