Norah.
I’ve got nothing to reproach him with.
Marsh.
I felt that something was wrong. I knew you couldn’t be happy with him. A girl like you and a hired man. The whole thing was horrible. Thank God I’m here and you’ve got this chance.
Norah.
What d’you mean?
Marsh.
You’re not fit for this life. You’ve got a chance to go back to England. For God’s sake take it. In six months all you’ve gone through here will seem nothing but a hideous dream. [He is suddenly struck by the expression of her face.] Norah, what’s the matter?
Norah.
[Tragically.] I don’t know.