[She goes out. The Dean sinks into a chair and clasps his forehead.

Blore.

A dear, ’igh-sperited lady. [Leaning over The Dean.] Aren’t you well, sir?

The Dean.

Serpent!

Blore.

Meanin’ me, sir?

The Dean

Lock up; I’ll speak to you in the morning. Lock up.

[Blore goes into the Library, turns out the lamp there, and disappears.