Alma. (leaving chair) What’s the use? When last he saw me he would scarcely speak to me.
Sir H. But I have seen him very often since. I have been thinking a great deal of what you told me, and of what he has told me recently, and I should like to speak to both of you together.
Alma. As you please.
Re-enter Susan, R.C.
Sir H. Ask Mr. Potter to come here. (to Susan)
Susan. Yes, sir. (Exit, L.C.)
Sir H. One favour more. If you have kept the portion of the letter you last wrote to him, will you entrust me with it?
Alma. I will bring it you.
Sir H. I don’t think you’ll regret the confidence. (puts hat and gloves down. Exit Alma, R.C.) How shall I put it to them? (pacing up and down, his eyes fall on the picture, R.) What’s that? His picture! Ah! the very thing! (Enter Tom, L.C.) Come in, your wife will see you.
Tom. Very well. But I don’t know what purpose it will serve. It’s only my respect for you that brings me.