Mrs. Stonehay.

My dear, do remember my creed! Men and women are sent into the world to help each other. Unfortunately I can help nobody, but it is none the less the solemn duty of others to help me.

[Leslie, looking very bright and happy, runs up the steps, meets Irene and embraces her affectionately.]

Leslie.

Dear Irene!

Irene.

You remember me?

Leslie.

Remember you! You were kind to me at Helmstead.