[Rises; nods kindly to her. Enter Vera by the steps; Elizabeth moves off towards the French window.
Vera.
Where are you going, Elizabeth?
Elizabeth.
Just to look at my birds. [Exit Elizabeth.
Carlyon.
Vera, I am going to confide in you. Will you help me?
Vera.
Oh, father, if you will only let me try! I have longed for you to try me; but you never seemed to have any difficulties.