Rach. Oh Herbert, don’t. (Grasps his arm.)
Herb. Let me go. I’ll not endure such an insult to my sister. As long as he took me for some one else he had an excuse, but now that he knows I am her brother, his conduct is infamous. (Going D. F.)
Rach. (Trying to restrain him.) But your father—speak to him first.
Herb. Father would call him to account if they met.
Rach. But he would not hurt your father. They never quarreled.
Herb. He shall answer for his conduct.
Rach. Oh, think of her—she loves him yet.
Herb. I am thinking of her. The traitor! (Goes hurriedly D. F. pushing Rachel aside.)
Rach. (Excitedly.) What shall I do? Oh, where is Mr. Lawton? Another such shock will kill her. I must find Mr. Lawton immediately. (Exit Rach. rapidly as