ROSALIE (R.C.). Who did you promise you would not?
HELEN (surprised). Why, how did you——
ROSALIE. She is shielding someone.
HELEN. No. No.
ROSALIE. That is the first lie you 'ave ever told me. I want to know who it is you are shielding? (HELEN does not answer. ROSALIE suddenly turns to WILLIAM.) She is your girl?
WILLIAM (L.C.). Yes.
ROSALIE. Then make her tell.
WILLIAM (to HELEN C.). Nell dear, you must——
HELEN. Billy, I can't.
CROSBY (drops down L. of group). My dear, even if you're protecting someone else, I think you ought to tell us.