Archibald.

I don’t think this is the time for flippancy, Helen.

Miss Vernon.

Good heavens, I’m being as serious as I possibly can.

Archibald.

D’you mean to say you think Grace oughtn’t to say anything?

Miss Vernon.

I think it would be monstrous of her to say anything.

Archibald.

If the sinner wants forgiveness, first of all he must confess his sin.