Dor. (goes to Roger). And please remember, Gordon, that this man I love and honor above all others.
Col. Stop, I say. In my own house, I will speak my mind. Roger Carruth, leave this house. All here bear honored names. We do not associate with dishonest men.
Ruth (sobbing). Gordon, how can you be so cruel?
Roger. Colonel Graham, you forget to whom you are speaking. We once called ourselves brothers; that tie remains. We shall both fight for our country's honor. Mine will be a double duty. My good name shall stand again, and you, who spurn me now, shall live to crave my pardon. Farewell, Dorothy. (Exit Roger, C.)
Ruth. Gordon, you have broken my heart.
Dor. You call yourself a soldier. If I were your country, I would disown you.
Col. Hush, Ruth, don't condemn me. Dorothy, I have done what seemed my duty.
Dor. There are some duties it is wiser to overlook. (Colonel and Ruth stand talking together; Dorothy drags Potts down front.)
Dor. Pinky, what do you think of all this?