[_She goes out quietly, leaving him standing stock-still. After a moment the front door slams. EVELYN turns in the direction of the sound._] EVELYN [_Emotionally_] Carol—O God! [_He goes over to the sofa and flings himself down on it, with his face buried in his hands. CAROL comes softly in again. Her cloak is over her arm. She gives one look in his direction and then goes noiselessly into his bedroom, closing the door after her._] CURTAIN “THIS WAS A MAN” Act Three ACT III _The scene is the same as Act I. It is about twelve o’clock in the morning. One night has elapsed since Act II._ [_When the curtain rises the studio is empty. There is the sound of the front-door bell ringing with some violence. BERRY enters, R., and crosses over L. He exits and reappears in a moment, ushering in EVELYN. EVELYN is looking extremely white and strained._] BERRY Can I offer you anything to drink, sir? EVELYN No, thanks. BERRY The master’s sure to be in soon, sir. EVELYN All right, thanks. BERRY He’s only taking a walk in the Park. EVELYN I think I will have a drink, after all. BERRY Very good, sir. Whisky and soda? EVELYN Yes, please. [_BERRY goes out. EVELYN proceeds to pace up and down the room a little. BERRY returns with a whisky and soda._] EVELYN Oh, thanks. [_He takes it._] BERRY Would you like the papers, sir, or have you seen them already? EVELYN I’ve seen them, thanks. BERRY Shall I tell Mrs. Churt that you are here, sir? EVELYN No—no. Please don’t disturb her. BERRY Very good, sir. [_He goes out again. EVELYN once more proceeds to pace up and down with the whisky and soda in his hand. He is obviously extremely agitated. After a moment CAROL enters from R. She looks fresh and charming. She gives a slight start on seeing EVELYN._] CAROL Evie! EVELYN [_Jumping—he turns_] I’ve come to see Edward. CAROL What’s the matter? EVELYN I’ve come to see Edward. CAROL [_With faint apprehension_] I know—you just said so. Aren’t you going to say good morning? EVELYN Good morning. CAROL [_Going over to him_] No more than that? EVELYN No—no more. [_He turns away._] CAROL [_Biting her lip_] I see. EVELYN I want to see him alone. CAROL [_Putting her hand on his arm_] Evie, what’s wrong? EVELYN You can seriously ask me that? CAROL Why are you behaving like this? EVELYN [_Turning away_] You’re hopeless. CAROL You’re not going to do anything foolish, are you? EVELYN I’m going to do the only thing possible. CAROL [_Swinging him round_] Evie! EVELYN Leave me alone. CAROL But listen— EVELYN [_Wrenching himself free from her_] Don’t touch me, please. CAROL [_Pleading_] Evie—please—why are you being so horrid? EVELYN I don’t want to look at you—or see you again ever! CAROL Why—why—what have I done?