Rosmer.

[With quiet emotion.] I knew it couldn’t be the last time——

Kroll.

I see things to-day in quite a different light from yesterday.

Rosmer.

Ah yes, Kroll; I was sure you would, now that you have had time to reflect.

Kroll.

You misunderstand me completely. [Lays his hat on the table beside the sofa.] It is of the utmost importance that I should speak to you, alone.

Rosmer.

Why may not Miss West——?