(_Indicating chair below table_ R. HELEN _crosses and sits_. CROSBY
_starts to move_ R.)
CROSBY. Helen--
DONOHUE. What you are planning to do, Mr. Crosby, will only make matters
worse, I promised you that.
(_After a moment's pause_ CROSBY _exits_ L. _and leaves door open_.
DONOHUE _turns, closes door and turns sharply to_ HELEN. _Crosses
towards the table_.)
Now then, young woman, let's hear what you've got to say.
HELEN. Nothing.
DONOHUE (C.). Nothing? I don't suppose it's necessary for me to tell you
that you're under grave suspicion.
HELEN. No, I realize that.
DONOHUE. Now, the best way to help yourself if you're innocent is to be
quite frank with me. (_She simply looks at him, but does not speak._)
Well?
HELEN. I've already told you that there is nothing that I can say.
DONOHUE. Someone has advised you not to answer me. Who was it? (_There
is a pause._) You'd better tell me. (_Moves_ R.C.)
HELEN. I am not going to answer any of your questions.
DONOHUE. I told you that if you were innocent, nothing that you could
say would hurt you. If you're guilty--well that's a different matter.
HELEN. You know that I didn't do it.
DONOHUE (_in front of table_ R.). Well, there you are. Why not
answer my question then? The sooner we find out who is guilty the sooner
you'll be freed from suspicion.
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