Hel. A trifle?
Corn. Well, say a serious little thing!
Car. She is not a serious little thing! (Carrie rings bell on table L.)
Corn. It’s foolish to hurry our departure in any case. Give them time, and we may find they have eloped, and left us in possession. (Corney gets L. of fireplace on Mary’s entrance)
Car. How can you hint at anything so shocking? (at table L., getting photo) If Peter can clear himself, I will give him one more opportunity.
Hel. (taking photo out of Carrie’s hand) And one more chance for new and greater falsehoods. (crosses back to cabinet R. and puts down photo. Mary enters from hallway R., front of them)
Car. Where is Mr. Dunn?
Mary. (R. C.) He’s gone, Ma’am!
Corn. (rises quickly) There! What did I say?