He wrote very kindly. He made it as easy for me as he could. And now it’s all over. I’ve lost my last chance of happiness. I’m bound to my husband for the rest of my life.
Lady Francis.
And do you still love Robert?
Catherine.
[Smiling.] Yes. And I’m glad of what I’ve done. The only thing that helps me is the pride I take in all the great things he’s going to do. And it will have been me. I gave him the opportunity.
[Anne comes in. She is wearing a coat and skirt and a hat.
Anne.
Well! You are strange people. How on earth can you sit there and sew while the counting’s going on? I’ve never been so excited in my life.
Catherine.
Why have you come back?