Dawson. [Stops him.] Not yet. I understand now why you have come with Mrs. Lorrimer. It is not fair that your reason for coming should not be known.
Fletcher. We know it; Miss Wolton has sufficiently explained. His presence here at this moment is only another insult.
Douglas. Oh, you wish me to go? [Mrs. Lorrimer begins to cross back of Douglas to right of table.] That puts another colour on the matter. I am at a loss to imagine how Mrs. Wolton could accuse me of the sentiments she did. I will stay and wait for an explanation from her.
Marion. I will give it to you if you will excuse me for a moment. [Going.
Dawson. [Meeting her.] What are you going to do?
Marion. Bring her here—she is in my room——
Fletcher. [Uneasy.] Jeannette!
Marion. [Ignoring Fletcher, speaks to Dawson in reply to Fletcher's question.] She will tell us who brought her to New York, and that will answer—Mr. Rhodes. [She exits.
Fletcher. [To Dawson.] I refuse to remain to see this woman. [Takes his hat.
Dawson. I have no wish to detain you—but kindly give your address that I may communicate with you.