Mrs. Lorrimer. Yes. [Very quietly.
Dawson. You are the only woman in the world who can help me.
Mrs. Lorrimer. [Seriously.] I consider that a true compliment, Mr. Dawson.
Dawson. I hesitate because I do not know if I have the right to ask you to share my secret with me.
Mrs. Lorrimer. As far as I am concerned, I give you that right.
Dawson. You will help me at no matter what inconvenience to yourself?
Mrs. Lorrimer. Yes—but I may not—er—consider it an "inconvenience" to myself. [Smiling.
Dawson. Very well then—the terrible trouble of yesterday is not the only calamity that may happen to my sister and her daughter.
Mrs. Lorrimer. [Rising—surprised, disappointed, but still affected seriously by his serious manner.] It is of them you wish to speak to me?
Dawson. Yes.