Yes, it is a pity you remained silent so long, Rosmer.

Rosmer.

I don’t understand myself how I could be such a coward.

Rebecca.

It wasn’t precisely cowardice——

Rosmer.

Oh yes, dear—when I think the thing out, I can see there was a touch of cowardice at the bottom of it.

Rebecca.

All the braver, then, to make the plunge at last.[last.] [Sits on a chair at the writing-table, close to him.] But now I want to tell you of something I have done—and you mustn’t be vexed with me about it.

Rosmer.