Lucy.
But you'll kill my love for you. The doubt which lurked at the bottom of my soul now fills me. How can you let me suffer such maddening torture?
Alec.
I thought you trusted me.
Lucy.
I'll be satisfied if you'll only tell me one thing: only tell me that when you sent George on that expedition you didn't know that he'd be killed. [Alec looks at her steadily.] Only say that, Alec. Say that's not true, and I'll believe you.
Alec.
[Very quietly.] But it is true.
[Lucy does not answer, but stares at him with
terrified eyes.
Lucy.