New. Certainly. (Ruth exits, L.; New. laughs.) It will be a long time before that day, my dear Mrs. Graham. The plot cannot so easily be unravelled. Suspects some foe of the colonel's, does she? She shall have a better cause. The shot will be more telling next time. (Goes to window.)
(Enter Roger, disguised as Gibbs.)
Gibbs. Is the colonel at home? (New. turns, sees Gibbs, and gives a surprised whistle; Gibbs looks at New., and whistles.)
New. (coming down). What business brings you here?
Gibbs (coming down). To inquire after the colonel's health.
New. I can give you full information. He has quite recovered, and is to rejoin his regiment to-day. What next?
Gibbs. To ascertain if he has ever found a clew to the perpetrator of the foul outrage.
New. If not, to turn traitor.
(Enter Dor. in house gown, and sees New. and Gibbs. She is about to retire, but stops upon hearing Gibbs's speech.)