Dean.
(Hurriedly.) Yes, yes; we quite understand....
Mrs. O’Farrel.
Go ahead, Patricia.
Lady Patricia.
If you really understand, my task will be so much the easier! For understanding is the beginning of sympathy. And sympathy ends in forgiveness.... Dean, Aunt Eileen—will you be patient and listen to me for a moment?
Dean.
Of course we will. But won’t you sit down?
Lady Patricia.
I should prefer to stand.