You haven't. And I don't care what it's been if you'll come with me. (There is a noise upstairs and they wait) You will soon, won't you?

[She kisses him.

MRS. HOLROYD

He's not safe. (She disengages herself and sits on the sofa)

BLACKMORE (takes a place beside her, holding her hand in both his) You should have waited for me.

MRS. HOLROYD

How wait?

BLACKMORE

And not have married him.