(Genuinely startled.) Michael!
Dean.
Everything.
Lady Patricia.
(Very much in earnest.) No—no. It’s impossible. I could never think of doing that.
Dean.
You said just now you would place yourself unreservedly in my hands.
Lady Patricia.
But I never dreamt you intended to punish the innocent for my sin. Why should Michael’s life and happiness be blighted because I’ve strayed from righteousness?
Mrs. O’Farrel.