Lucy. You say so.
Alma. I will prove it. You think I am your enemy, but I’m your best friend. I’ll show you, you have done me an injustice, and for my revenge—(rises)—I’ll give you back your husband, and forgive you.
Lucy. (rises) Ned wrote a letter to you.
Alma. (at table) I never received it.
Lucy. Never received it! When I heard you reading it!
Alma. You heard me!
Lucy. The very words are ringing in my ears, and always will be! “My own dearest Alma!”
Alma. (reading from part) “At last I have a moment to myself——”
Lucy. You said you never received it. You have it there?
Alma. I have no letter here.