Wheeler. They are too true. I cannot.
Mrs. D. Then you no longer love me?
Wheeler. You force me to say it—I do not.
Mrs. D. Heaven help me then, and protect a discarded wife and fatherless child.
Wheeler. Minnie, the sooner this harassing interview is over the better it will be for both.
Mrs. D. Yes, no doubt of it. I came searching for my lost husband, loving and trusting in him. I have found him, 'tis true, but false to his marriage vows, and doubly false to the common ties of humanity.
Wheeler. Once more, Minnie, let me urge upon you to end this scene. What are your plans for the future?
Mrs. D. I have none. The God of the fatherless must now direct my steps. (appears stupefied)
Wheeler. Listen to me then. If you promise to leave this place and never place foot in it again, I will deposit with McGrath, the banker, a sum of money sufficient to support you and Nellie the remainder of your lives.
Mrs. D. Then this is to be our last meeting as man and wife?