Olive.
Haven’t I told you I am reasonable at last? For whether she be innocent or guilty is no longer the question.
John.
I’m glad that is no longer the question!
Olive.
The point is, this woman is entitled to the benefit of the doubt. [Rising and walking to and fro.] But how can she ever receive the benefit of the doubt if those words, which imply the doubt, are always to hang over her?
John.
That’s it!
Olive.
And they will hang over her—for ever.