(Enter Sylvia downstairs.)
Sylvia. Is everything forgiven and forgotten?
Daniel. Everything. (Rising.)
(Enter Griggs, R., with cablegram.)
Griggs (handing it to Uncle Daniel). For you, sir.
Daniel. Excuse me. (Takes it, opens it in silence and reads it.) My God!
Mrs. Dermott. What is it, dear, what is it?
Daniel. It's not true! After all these years, I can't believe it!
Sylvia. What is it, Uncle, tell us, tell us, quick.
Daniel. It's from my agent. Listen! (Reads.) "Struck big vein, Santa Lyta mine—come at once!" I'm worth thousands, thousands. (Going down R. gives Mrs. Dermott telegram as he passes her. The others, except Sylvia, crowd round her C., excited at the news.)