Knox
(In confusion, awkwardly.) I was unaware that I—that I was looking at you——in any way that——
Margaret
I'll tell you why you are here. Because I sent for you.
Knox
(With signs of ardor.) I would come whenever you sent for me, and go wherever you might send me.
Margaret
(Reprovingly.)
Please, please—— It was about that speech. I have been hearing about it from everybody—rumblings and mutterings and dire prophecies. I know how busy you are, and I ought not to have asked you to come. But there was no other way, and I was so anxious.
Knox