Clare!

Clare.

It’s grossly unjust—it’s mean and horrid. I won’t do such a caddish thing even for you. I am going to see him now.

(John enters and goes to the gateway.)

Dean.

Clare, remember I have forbidden it.

Clare.

(Beside herself.) I don’t care! I’m going to him now! I won’t go to church to be preached at. I’m going to him. You can turn me out of your house, if you like, father. But I won’t obey you. I won’t.

(She storms into the house.)

Dean.