Lucy. Not yet. I'm a rebel to-day. You locked me up because I refused to marry Mr. Bamford——
Walter. What!
Lucy. And I've escaped to tell the truth about you and——
Ste. Hold your tongue.
Lucy. No. I'm going to tell Walter all I know.
Ste. (sneering). He's welcome to all you know.
Lucy. He's welcome to all I know and all I am.
Mrs. M. Walter, what does this mean? (Rises.)
Vin. I have never heard a more immodest speech.
Walter. Miss Verity and I are engaged.