Sir H. She, your wife? (Dr. Dozey puts up glasses and surveys Lucy)
Ned. Your daughter.
Sir H. I disown her! I refuse to recognise this marriage. I disown you both! You have brought shame upon a line that was untarnished. You—my son—my only child—the bearer of an honoured name—the heir of a proud history—and she—(breaks down) Oh, Ned! Why did you marry her? (sits L. of table)
Ned. I married her (turns to Lucy) for love. (puts arm round Lucy)
End of Act I.
ACT II.
Scene.—Ned Chetwynd’s. Doors R. and L. French window opening on garden, at back. Tom’s picture of the two knights hangs on wall, R. Piano, desk, screen, sofa, photographs, &c., &c. The entrance marked, L., should be low down stage. Fireplace, L. Ned discovered writing at desk, L. Lucy reading, R.
Lucy. Nearly done, Ned?
Ned. Good gracious, no. I’ve only just begun.