Dor. Oh. Roger, I have wanted you so much.
Roger. What do you think of me? my lonely hours so far away from you all.
Dor. But where have you been? Tell me, Roger.
Roger. Hush, Ruth is coming. I will tell you both together.
(Enter Ruth.)
Ruth. Roger, my dear brother. (Embrace.) Why this long silence? this uniform? What does it all mean?
(Ruth and Dorothy both seated. Roger's hand on Ruth's shoulder, the other holding Dorothy's hand.)
Roger. It means, dear sister, that my heart responded to my country's call, and I could not stay away.
Ruth. But why did you not confide in us? we all believed in your innocence.
Roger. All?