Here’s Sir Colin—hailing a cab.

Dowager.

Ah! Something must have happened! [She goes hastily towards the door; Valentine is in her way.] Let me pass, please! I have a motive!

[She goes out as Imogen enters by another door carrying a large old-fashioned box.]

Imogen.

Valentine.

Valentine White.

Why, what have you there?

Imogen.

A modern young lady’s jewel casket. Open it, please. [Kneeling, he opens the box.]