Lucas. No—no; I'm not. You shouldn't suspect me.
Dolly. It won't be the least use your coming——
Lucas. I know that. Well, good-bye, Doll——
Dolly. Good-bye. [Shaking hands.
Lucas. [Is going up to door slowly and reluctantly, turns.] I suppose if I were to give you my solemn promise I wouldn't see her, I couldn't shake down on that sofa.
Dolly. [Sternly and decisively.] No!
Lucas. [Goes a few more steps towards door, turns.] I suppose I couldn't see Mrs. Sturgess? [Dolly looks indignant.] Only to say good-bye.
Dolly. No! She was nearly undressed when I left her. She's asleep by now!
Enter Renie fully dressed, looking very interesting and tearful. Throughout the scene she preserves the air of a martyr.
Dolly. [Indignantly.] Renie, you promised me you wouldn't come downstairs again!