Vera.
I would never have sent such a telegram. [Defiant, then instantaneously submissive.] It would be no good. He wouldn't come. He wouldn't even believe you—now!
Carlyon.
[Coldly.] This telegram is signed by you, not by me. [She comes up to him and looks at the telegram.] Are you calm enough to listen to reason?
Vera.
I can listen to anything you have got to say. But I would sooner murder him outright than this!
Carlyon.
It may very possibly come to that—especially after you have given Rheinhardt that address—against my wish!
Vera.
You spoke of giving him a later address—— [Her manner is cowed.