Jean (stopping quite still on a sudden). Very well. (Sits C.) You'll come back if you're the man I pray you are. (Breaks into a flood of silent tears, her elbows on the table (C.) her face in her hands.)
Stonor (returns, bends over her, about to take her in his arms). Dearest of all the world——
(Door L. opens softly and Vida Levering appears. She is arrested at sight of Stonor, and is in the act of drawing back when, upon the slight noise, Stonor looks round. His face darkens, he stands staring at her and then with a look of speechless anger goes silently out C. Jean, hearing him shut the door, drops her head on the table with a sob. Vida Levering crosses slowly to her and stands a moment silent at the girl's side.)
Miss L. What is the matter?
Jean (lifting her head and drying her eyes). I—I've been seeing Geoffrey.
Miss L. (with an attempt at lightness). Is this the effect seeing Geoffrey has?
Jean. You see, I know now (as Miss Levering looks quite uncomprehending)—how he (drops her eyes)—how he spoiled some one else's life.
Miss L. (quickly). Who tells you that?
Jean. Several people have told me.