Do!
[George and Lady Kelsey go out.
Alec.
I think your self-command is wonderful. I've never admired you more than at this moment.
Lucy.
You make me feel such a prig. It's not really very strange if I keep my head, because I've had an immensely long training. Since I was fifteen I've been alone to care for George and my father.... Won't you sit down?
Alec.
I can say what I want in a very few words. You know that in a week I start for Mombassa to take charge of the expedition in North-East Africa. I may be away for three or four years, and I shall be exposed to a certain amount of danger. When I left Africa last time to gather supplies, I determined I would crush those wretched slave-traders, and now I think I have the means to do it.
Lucy.
I think you are engaged on a very great work.