Mrs. Insoley.
For once in his life Claude has acted with spirit. He gave Gann twenty-four hours to think it over. My father would have given him fifteen minutes.
Grace.
Why was it all kept from me? It seems that everybody knew but me.
Claude.
Hang it all, Grace, I wanted to tell you last night and you wouldn’t let me.
Grace.
[Startled.] Oh! Was it that? I didn’t know.... Claude, I want you to be very kind and forgive that wretched girl. I want you to tell Gann that she needn’t go.
Claude.
[Quite firmly.] My dear, I can’t do that. I’ve made up my mind and I must stick to it.