That once upon a time a certain other person did that.
CRICHTON (groping). You mean myself? (She nods, and he shudders.)
Horrible!
LADY MARY (afraid she has hurt him). You haven't for a very long
time. Perhaps it is natural to servants.
CRICHTON. That must be it. (He rises.) Polly! (She looks up
expectantly, but he only sighs and turns away.)
LADY MARY (gently). You sighed, Gov.
CRICHTON. Did I? I was thinking. (He paces the room and then turns
to her agitatedly, yet with control over his agitation. There is
some mournfulness in his voice.) I have always tried to do the right
thing on this island. Above all, Polly, I want to do the right thing
by you.
LADY MARY (with shining eyes). How we all trust you. That is your
reward, Gov.
CRICHTON (who is having a fight with himself). And now I want a
greater reward. Is it fair to you? Am I playing the game? Bill
Crichton would like always to play the game. If we were in England--
(He pauses so long that she breaks in softly.
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