EDMUND. Yes, Metherell, success is sweet. But somebody is suffering for this.

ELSIE. Who?

EDMUND. If Birchester have won, Blackton have lost.

ELSIE. For an outsider, you take it seriously.

EDMUND. I take it seriously for your father. I ought to be with him now.

ELSIE. Haven't you done enough here for the proprieties?

EDMUND. I must go to your father, Elsie. Come.

ELSIE. I stay here with Jack.

EDMUND (after a struggle). Very well.

(Exit Edmund.)