[ACT III.]
Time.—The same day as Act II. A few hours later.
Scene.—Another side of the same room. The fireplace centre, the bay window cornerwise L. of fireplace; the hallway R. U.; screen below it; when open, covers a door down R.; couch and piano off; table is L. C.; chairs, etc.; low chair at a small table against scene down L.; fire in fireplace.
Helen discovered seated R. of fireplace; Carrie seated L.; Corney, back to fireplace, standing smoking.
Hel. (R. C., seated) There is nothing left us but departure. Mr. Dunn’s falsehoods, and the woman’s shamelessness, render any further stay impossible. We are decided to leave his roof.
Corn. Certainly! Leave him the entire house; you’ve raised it about his ears, you can’t do more.
Car. How he has deceived us!
Hel. What lies he has told us.
Corn. Hasn’t he? Beauties! What a political future for a man who could lie like Peter!
Car. I’m appalled to find he is so wicked.