Bah!—all pose and poppycock! [He abruptly touches bell.] I'll soon put a stop to this nonsense. [Muttering.] Damnedest thing I ever heard of.

Helen

John, I understand exactly what I'm doing. You never will. But nothing you can do can stop me now.

John

We'll see about that. [The Butler appears.] Ask the others to step out here at once; all except Miss Jean and Mr. Baker, I don't want them. Is Doctor Hamilton about?

Butler

No, sir, he went to church.

John

All right. [The Butler disappears.] To church! My God!

[Helen pays no attention. She gazes straight out into the future, head high, eyes clear and wide open.