Elizabeth.
He told me from the first he would not. I don't suppose he loved me much; how could he? He was so far above me, so much stronger and wiser. I got all I wanted afterwards, when he let me come here and look after you.
Vera.
I don't understand you, Elizabeth. [Vehemently.] Are you mad, and is it all untrue?
Elizabeth.
The baby's eyes haunt me; I dare not look into deep water. But it is just this that has given me peace.
Vera.
Peace!
Elizabeth.