Clara. I can't find her, ma'am.
Mrs. Warren. Oh, do find her, Clara. I must ... I must see her at once. (The knocker sounds.) Who can that be? Clara ... Clara, see who is at the door.
(Clara goes out.)
Mrs. Lawer. Oh, Mrs. Warren, trust me in everything ... are you sure Betty has always been what she seemed ... I mean——
Mrs. Warren. Mrs. Lawer, do you mean to say that Betty ... Betty Warren ... my daughter——
Mrs. Lawer. My dear, we must face the truth ... we must prepare ourselves for the worst ... we must——
(Clara enters.)
Clara. It's them "Helpin' Hand" ladies, if you please, ma'am. The lot of 'em.
Mrs. Warren. Bring them in, Clara ... have them come right in. Oh! Oh!
Mrs. Lawer. You must be calm, my dear ... perfectly calm.