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.