She did hear Mr. Wales make that objection. That's just what I
wanted to know.
CROSBY (L.). I think I'd better send for my lawyer.
DONOHUE (C.). Well, you can do as you like about that. Frankly, I don't
understand your attitude at all. I can appreciate your desire to spare
your son all the unhappiness that you can. But if this young woman
killed Wales and Lee, the sooner we find it out the better for you and
your family.
CROSBY. Oddly enough I was thinking only of Miss O'Neill at the moment.
DONOHUE. You'd better think of yourself and your family first.
(_Moves_ R. _a few steps_.)
CROSBY. That's for me to decide. I certainly am not going to allow that
child to be bullied and badgered in the usual police fashion. (_Moves_
R. _a step_.)
DONOHUE. You're going to do as you are told, sir. If you warn that girl,
if you caution her in any way, I'll drag every one of you down town. You
and your wife and your son and the girl and all your friends. Be
reasonable, Mr. Crosby. If the girl is innocent, telling me the truth
won't hurt her. If she's guilty, and I think she is, by God, I'm going
to drag the truth out of her and her mother. (_There is a knock on the
door down_ L.) Come in.
(HELEN _enters_ L.)
HELEN (L.). You wanted me?
DONOHUE. Yes, come in. Sit down, please.
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