Dr. E. If the cloud that has been between us so long has gone, I am too thankful to give anything else a second thought. So ask me not to forgive you, but rather let me ask you if you love me?
Kate. I love and honor you with all my heart.
Dr. E. As I do you. (Embraces her.)
Kate. And please heaven our home shall be a happy one, if I am strong-minded!
Dr. E. Because you are strong-minded, dear. And now we must prepare to relieve your father's mind of the anxiety that is growing greater every moment. Hark! they are bringing him in.
(Mr. Grovenor is pushed in on chair by Mrs. Grovenor and Jennie, C. Jennie immediately exits, C. Mrs. Grovenor goes to L.)
Kate (going R. of him). Dear father, I am so happy to see you out of your room once more.
Mr. G. Thank you, Kate. I—I hope to get back to business again soon.
Dr. E. (L. of Mr. G.). Do not give yourself any uneasiness about your business. That has gone on well.
Mr. G. No, no, that cannot be. I remember—