Denham.

Yes—for God's sake, go! (She moves towards the door.) But, Blanche, don't leave the house. I can't bear this alone.

Mrs. Tremaine.

(returns to him) You know, dear, I am yours always. Oh, don't hate me! I dare to say it in this presence. (She kisses his hand. He shrinks from her.) Now I can go. (She goes to the door and looks back as Denham kneels and clasps the body in his arms.) Will he hate me now? (Exit Mrs. Tremaine.)

Denham.

Constance! I meant to have kept you from all the thorns of life! It was fate! It was fate!

CURTAIN.

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THE INDEPENDENT THEATRE SERIES OF PLAYS.