Brodie. I cannot tell you, Mary. But you may trust me. You must give up this Leslie . . . and at once. It is to save me.
Mary. I would die for you, dear, you know that. But I cannot be false to him. Even for you, I cannot be false to him.
Brodie. We shall see. Let me take you to your room. Come. And, remember, it is for your brother’s sake. It is to save me.
Mary. I am true Brodie. Give me time, and you shall not find me wanting. But it is all so sudden . . . so strange and dreadful! You will give me time, will you not? I am only a woman, and . . . O my poor Walter! It will break his heart! It will break his heart! (A knock.)
Brodie. You hear!
Mary. Yes, yes. Forgive me. I am going. I will go. It is to save you, is it not? To save you. Walter . . . Mr. Leslie . . . O Deacon, Deacon, God forgive you! (She goes out.)
Brodie. Amen. But will He?
SCENE VII
Brodie, Hunt
Hunt (hat in hand). Mr. Deacon Brodie, I believe?