MRS. HOLROYD
I can't take it in, it's too much.
BLACKMORE
He won't wake. I will stay with you.
MRS. HOLROYD (earnestly)
No—oh, no.
BLACKMORE
There will be the drawn sword between us. (He indicates the figure of Holroyd, which lies, in effect, as a barrier between them)
MRS. HOLROYD (blushing)
Don't!