John. [Listening.] Is that she now?
[Matthew comes in and passes to the inner room.
Vida. It's Matthew. And, Jack, dear, you'd best get the hang of it before Cynthia comes. You might tell me all about your divorce. That's a sympathetic subject. Were you able to undermine it?
John. No. I've got a wire from my lawyer this morning. The divorce holds. She's a free woman. She can marry whom she likes. [The organ is heard, very softly played.] Is that Cynthia? [He rises quickly.
Vida. It's the organ!
John. [Overwhelmingly excited.] By George! I should never have come! I think I'll go.
[He makes a movement toward the door.
Vida. [Rises and follows him remonstratingly.] When I need you?
John. I can't stand it.
Vida. Oh, but, Jack—