Grace.
[With a great sigh.] I seem to see the chance of a greater sacrifice than anything I’d ever dreamt of. I wonder.... I believe there’s a chance.... [With a sudden start.] Oh! listen.
[She has heard Claude come in. There is a sound of voices in the hall.
Grace.
That’s settled it. It’s too late now to do anything.
Miss Vernon.
What is it?
Grace.
Claude’s just come in. I heard him speaking to Moore. He’s been given the letter.
Miss Vernon.