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.