CURTIS--[Wavers with his back towards them--then turns and forces the words out.] Ask forgiveness of her. She--yes--she was so fine--I feel she--so you are forgiven. Good-by. [He goes. The motor is heard driving off. There is a tense pause.] LILY--Then he did find out? Oh, a fine mess you've made of everything! But no--I should say "we," shouldn't I? Curt guessed that. Oh, I hate you--and myself! [She breaks down.] [There is a strained pause during which they are all silent, their eyes avoiding each other, fixed in dull, stupid stares. Finally, DICK fidgets uncomfortably, heaves a noisy sigh, and blurts out with an attempt at comforting reassurance:] DICK--Well, it isn't as bad as it might have been, anyway. He did acknowledge the kid--before witnesses, too. JAYSON--[Testily.] Keep your remarks to yourself, if you please! [But most of his family are already beginning to look relieved.] [The Curtain Falls]