Linda? Wild horses could not drag from her anything that she thought would harm me. So intense is her fidelity that it almost shames me. I do not deserve it. But this is not what I came to you about.
(She speaks the following hurriedly.) After you left this afternoon, something happened. Father received a telegram. It seemed most important. His secretary followed upon the heels of the telegram. Father called Tom and Mr. Hubbard to him and they held a conference. I think they have discovered the loss of the documents, and that they believe you have them. I did not hear them mention your name, yet I am absolutely certain that they were talking about you. Also, I could tell from father's face that something was terribly wrong. Oh, be careful! Do be careful!
Knox
There is no danger, I assure you.
Margaret
But you do not know them. I tell you you do not know them. They will stop at nothing—at nothing. Father believes he is right in all that he does.
Knox
I know. That is what makes him so formidable. He has an ethical sanction.
Margaret
(Nodding.) It is his religion.