Grace.

It’s too late to make a secret of it, Archibald. You’d better tell us all.

Claude.

Fire away, old man.

Archibald.

[After a moment’s hesitation.] Peggy Gann has killed herself.

[Grace springs to her feet with a cry.

Claude.

[Looking at Grace.] My God.

[Grace comes forward, horror on her face, and walks unsteadily to a chair. She sinks into it and stares in front of her.