I don't know. [A ring is heard at the front door.

Basil.

[Running to the window.] There's some one at the door.

John.

Perhaps it's occurred to her also that you're free.

Basil.

[With the utmost passion.] Oh, she loves me, and I—I adore her. God forgive me, I can't help it.

[Fanny comes in.

Fanny.

If you please, sir, the Coroner's officer.