Lady C. (rising and advancing) There is the letter. (puts it in his hand)
Philip. It is of no use. (rises)
Lady C. It is signed.
Philip. That is the very reason. How can I show your signature——
Lady C. You have my leave. The guardian is a gentleman, I hope.
Philip. Undoubtedly.
Lady C. Then he will not betray me.
Philip. But you don’t know—— (door opens, L.)
Lady C. My husband! hush!
Re-enter Sir George, L. Philip hides behind his back the hand which holds the letter.