Car. (crosses C.) Ah, how blind I’ve been. (goes to Dunn and brings him down L. of her) Forgive me, Peter, for having doubted. Why did you not say she was your sister?
Dunn. Why! I never thought of it.
Car. (to Niobe) You, too, must forgive me, and let me call you Sister. (Dunn smiling)
Nio. Oh yes, that will be sweet. I have wanted so much to love you, but you would not let me.
Car. (arms around Niobe) I might have known you would wish to be near Peter. Though he never said so; and what a resemblance! Come, Peter dear, kiss your sister. And—Helen thought different.
Dunn. Helen would. (back at table, putting away, hiding patterns)
Car. I was to blame for neglecting Peter’s kindred. I knew of your existence, that is all. What is your name, dear?
Dunn. (at back, trying to stop her) Mab——
Nio. (not heeding Dunn) My name is Niobe!