Matt. Nobly spoken! Very nobly spoken indeed!

Lucas. Well, if you insist——

Renie. I do! Good-bye for ever!

Lucas. Good-bye. [They have a long hand-shake.

Renie. Good-bye.

[Tears herself away from him and tragically throws herself on sofa. Lucas follows her up.

Lucas. I say, Mrs. Sturgess——

Renie. [Face buried in hands, moans out.] Go, go! In pity's name don't make it harder for me!

Matt. In pity's name don't make it harder for her.

Dolly. [Looking off at door.] They'll be coming out of the billiard-room directly.