I think it’s just possible Michael may survive the shock.

Lady Patricia.

And I know that it will kill him. It’s impossible!

Dean.

(Sternly.) I insist.

Lady Patricia.

And I refuse.

Mrs. O’Farrel.

That brings me into the fray! The Dean, as your confessor, no doubt considers himself bound to keep your story secret. I don’t. So look here, Patricia; unless you make a clean breast of this to Michael, I shall go to him with it myself.

Lady Patricia.