Dor. This man was, some night, to be placed as the colonel's sentinel. That was to be the time and place. “After Taps” they said.
Roger. Have you told any one of this?
Dor. Only the major. It would never do to tell Ruth. She worries enough without that.
Roger. And you have kept it all to yourself? No wonder you were anxious. Dorothy, you are a treasure.
Dor. But tell me, how can you save Gordon?
Roger. He says and thinks hard things of me, Dorothy. (Both rise.)
Dor. But you know at heart he does not mean it. It is all through that horrid Newcomb.
Roger. Yes; that horrid Newcomb.
Dor. Promise me that you will do your best to save him.
Roger. No need to promise that. He is your brother; for that, if for no other reason, I must forget and forgive.