He must endure it! It is too late now for him to retreat.

Kroll.

Not at all too late. By no means. What has happened can be hushed up—or at least explained away as a mere temporary aberration, however deplorable. But—one measure is certainly indispensable.

Rebecca.

And what is that?

Kroll.

You must get him to legalise the position, Miss West.

Rebecca.

His position towards me?

Kroll.