You see, dear, you were mistaken in that sign.
Livingston
(Casually)
Perhaps. Curious though how much information a man picks up while he waits about. (He crosses over to the case opposite.) I wonder what this one will reveal.
(Hood sees he has been caught in a slip. It spurs him into a mood of retaliation. He overcomes a momentary hesitation and then shows he resolves to tell Livingston everything.)
Hood
(With hoarse nervous intensity)
Mr. Livingston!
Bess
(Under her breath to him)