LAURA. I—I burned it.
WILL. Why?
[LAURA is completely overcome and unable to answer.
WILL. Why?
LAURA. I—I couldn't help it—I simply couldn't help it.
WILL. So you've been corresponding all this time.
LAURA. Yes.
WILL. And he doesn't know [With a gesture around the room, indicating the condition in which they live.] about us?
LAURA. No.
WILL. [Taking a step towards her.] By God, I never beat a woman in my life, but I feel as though I could wring your neck.