John.

Mrs. Cloys is here.

Theophila.

[Her hand to her brow.] Mrs. Cloys—aunt——!

John.

Mrs. Cloys, Sir Fletcher, and your brother were with me when your note arrived. They want to see you.

Theophila.

See me—See me——

John.

[Gripping her wrist.] Pull yourself together, Mrs. Fraser——[The knocking is again heard. John goes to the door.