Mrs. Lorrimer. And he did!

Dawson. Yes—willingly! He was splendid that night.

Mrs. Lorrimer. That's why you suddenly became his champion!

Dawson. Yes, I couldn't believe the tales against him, when he had proved his love for Marion by such a big act of generosity.

Mrs. Lorrimer. He knows everything?

Dawson. Everything, that same night.

Mrs. Lorrimer. And he has never breathed a word?

Dawson. That was only natural up to yesterday, but now— [Interrupted.

Mrs. Lorrimer. He doesn't threaten to tell?

Dawson. He does, unless Marion marries him. He's mad about her. The good in him has loved her up to now; now it's the devil in him. He's not the same man!