Lily.

I’ve trusted you!

Farncombe.

Ask Miss Birch——!

Lily.

Eddie! Lord Farncombe——! He releases her and they confront one another, she panting, he hanging his head guiltily. W-w-well, I—I have been mistaken in you.

Farncombe.

In despair. I—I—— Turning from her and hitting his temples with his fists. Forgive me. Forgive me.

Lily.

Ha! I—I thought you were such a quiet, bashful fellow.