John. They don't need to.

Cynthia. Oh, you don't mean that! And, you know, Jack, if I were caught—seen at this hour, leaving this house, you know—it's the most scandalous thing any one ever did, my being here at all. Good-bye, Jack! [After a pause and almost in tears.] I'd like to say, I—I—I—well, I sha'n't be bitter about you hereafter, and— [Halting.] Thank you awfully, old man, for the fodder and all that! [She turns to go out.

John. Mrs. Karslake—wait—

Cynthia. [Stopping to hear.] Well?

John. [Serious.] I've rather an ugly bit of news for you.

Cynthia. Yes?

John. I don't believe you know that I have been testing the validity of the decree of divorce which you procured.

Cynthia. Oh, have you?

John. Yes; you know I felt pretty warmly about it.

Cynthia. Well?