Vermont. You, Tom? (Levels pistol.) Then, take that.
Moselle (throws herself before Tom). No, daddy, not Tom. O Tom! why have you done this?
Tom. For your sake, little one: he has deceived you.
Dick. 'Tis false!
(Enter Agnes, from cabin.)
Agnes. Who's that? Ah! (Runs across stage, and falls on Dick's neck.) Richard!
Dick. Agnes!
Tom. Look there, Moselle. (Points to Dick.)
Moselle. No, no! (Throws herself into Vermont's arms.) O daddy, my heart is breaking!