And how can good come out of a lie, Helen?

Miss Vernon.

Perhaps it wouldn’t be a lie always. Don’t you remember the Happy Hypocrite? Love can work many miracles.

Grace.

[With a sort of gasp.] You mean—you think I might become really what Claude thinks me?

Miss Vernon.

You might try.

Grace.

D’you know that I should never have a moment’s peace?

Miss Vernon.