alice. It's a big risk. Well . . I'll take it.
He turns to her, in wonder.
edward. You?
alice. I'll risk your becoming a bad man. That's a big risk for me.
He understands, and is calmed and made happy.
edward. Then there is no more to be said, is there?
alice. Not now. [as she drops this gentle hint she hears something—the hall door opening.] Here's Booth back again.
edward. [with a really mischievous grin.] He'll be so glad he's convinced me.
alice. I must go back to Honor, poor girl. I wonder she has a tear left.