[With a sudden cry of terror.] Evelyn! Evelyn!
Mrs. Wharton.
Oh, my dear! My dear husband!
[She takes him in her arms as though to protect him.
Dr. Macfarlane.
Why did you force me to tell you?
Colonel Wharton.
[In a terrified whisper.] Oh, Evelyn! Evelyn!
Mrs. Wharton.