Kate. And their father——

Sir P. Yours. Now comes the question; what is to be done?

Kate. (with determination) Nothing.

Sir P. How nothing?

Kate. You say they don’t know anything. Not that their father was—(stops short)

Sir P. A scoundrel? No.

Kate. Not that their mother——

Sir P. Was his victim? No.

Kate. Not who I am?

Sir P. Not who you are.