Bea. Sir Peter, you were right. This girl is poisoning my husband. (comes down to C.)
Phil. Beatrice! (goes to fire, and leans on mantel)
Kate. Oh!
Sir P. Let Mrs. Selwyn speak. (calmly tests the medicine by finger and gets to back to table, placing glass down there)
Bea. You asked me to watch, and I have watched. I found her hidden here. My husband was about to drink this stuff——
Phil. When she prevented me——
Bea. Because, of course, she heard my conversation with Sir Peter. Knowing she was suspected, she has sought to cast this horrible suspicion upon me!
Kate. Philip—I saw her!
Bea. Since I poured out that draught, I have not touched it.
Kate. Oh! (retreating up L.C.)