Dunn. Yes, do! Her sex gives her a protection you haven’t got.
Car. (R. C.) Peter, why, oh why did you say she was your sister?
Dunn. (crossing to Carrie) I didn’t! It never occurred to me or I might. You yourself said she was my sister, and I know you hate to be contradicted.
Car. (R. C.) But she gave her consent to the fraud. She let me call her sister.
Dunn. (R. C.) Oh, what of that! I’ve called many a girl sister before I married you.
Car. This woman admitted that you were her guardian and protector.
Dunn. Well, in a sense I am. I’m responsible for her. She’s purely a matter of business. She was turned over to me to take care of, and when he’s ready for her he’ll take her away.
Hel. What disgusting levity!
Car. Who will take her away?
Dunn. Why Tompkins! She’s his property, not mine.