major booth leans over the table and speaks in the loudest of whispers.
booth. Let me advise you to say nothing of this to Ethel at such a critical time.
tregoning. Thank you, Booth, naturally I shall not.
hugh, by a series of contortions, has lately been giving evidence of a desire or intention to say something.
edward. Well, what is it, Hugh?
hugh. I have been wondering . . if he can hear this conversation.
Up to now it has all been meaningless to honor, in her nervous dilapidation, but this remark brings a fresh burst of tears.
honor. Oh, poor papa . . poor papa!
mrs. voysey. I think I'll go to my room. I can't hear what any of you are saying. Edward can tell me afterwards.
edward. Would you like to go too, Honor?