Margaret. [Eluding him] But I mustn’t! Don’t you see that I mustn’t? I can’t leave Sydney to lay my past for me.
Gray. Your past is dead.
Margaret. Its ghost’s awake and walking.
Hilary’s Voice. Meg! Meg!
Margaret. [Clinging to him] Listen, it’s calling to me.
Hilary’s Voice. Meg, where are you?
Margaret. It’s too late! I’m too old! I shall never get away from him. I told you it was too good to be true.
Gray. [Deliberately matter-of-fact] Listen to me! I am going home now. There are orders to be given. I must get some money and papers. But I shall be back here in an hour. I give you just that hour to tell him what you choose. After that you’ll be ready to come.
Margaret. If—if I’ve managed—
Gray. There’s no if. You’re coming.