Kate. At Guy’s!
Sir P. I had known her by sight for months, but had not happened to hear her name—Kate Derwent.
Kate. (rising) I?
Sir P. Sit down. (Kate sinks back into seat) What was I to do? All this man’s children were my personal friends. The two, who had legally inherited your mother’s fortune, morally were not entitled to a shilling. You, who legally are penniless, morally are entitled to it all. If ever there was a case for an amicable arrangement, this was one; and I thought it would facilitate a settlement, if you were all made acquainted with one another. With that object I introduced you into this house.
Kate. Surely you cannot mean——
Sir P. I can—I do.
Kate. That Mr. Selwyn—(rising)
Sir P. Is your brother.
Kate. Mildred——
Sir P. Your sister.