Dawson. [To Fletcher.] Have you told them?
Fletcher. The truth? Yes!
Dawson. [To Fletcher.] Your reason?
Fletcher. I didn't come here to do it; she made me angry. She drove me to it.
Marion. [In a hard, tuneless voice.] He says my father was not honest—is that true?
Dawson. [Answers with difficulty.] Yes. [A sob comes into Marion's throat and she almost breaks down, but she at once controls herself.
Marion. He says his money has been supporting us since—since—
Dawson. [To Fletcher.] A manly way to put it!
Fletcher. [Crosses left. Bursting out again.] I wanted you to feel an obligation to me—I don't want to lose you.—You loved me yesterday; if you were once bound to me, you'd love me again—you can't change like that over night.
Marion. If yesterday had left any love in my heart for you, you would have destroyed it by what you have done to-day.