[To himself.] Will she tell?

PEGGY.

[To herself.] He is in our power!

[Peggy goes out.]

MISS DYOTT.

[Putting the hat on Queckett's head.] You look sickly, my Vere.

QUECKETT.

I shall be better after my stroll, Caroline. [A knock and ring are heard.]

MISS DYOTT.

[Assisting Queckett with his overcoat.] As you have some solitary evenings before you, you may lay in a few cigars, Vere darling.