Carlyon.

[To Elizabeth.] Why is she there? What have you said?

Elizabeth.

She is frightened! I thought you had told her.

Carlyon.

You told her that! [Pause.] So much the better. If she understands one thing she will understand all. [Cross l.] Well, Vera——

Elizabeth.

[Reaching across after him.] She understands nothing! Don't trust her!

[Carlyon utterly disregarding Elizabeth, and walking up to Vera.