Mrs. Wharton.

Oh, it’s so hard. I wish it were I instead. I’d be so glad to take your place, darling.

Colonel Wharton.

We’ve been so happy together, Evelyn.

Mrs. Wharton.

We have very much to be grateful for.

Colonel Wharton.

Oh, Evelyn, what shall I do?

Mrs. Wharton.

Oh, my dear, I’m so sorry for you. I’m so dreadfully sorry.... I think you’re very brave. If I’d been told like that I—I should have broken down.