[Fair has stood looking off into the sunset. She turns slowly,
then speaks.

[Gordon enters at gate unseen by them.

Fair (in a very low voice). Carter, you know I love and trust you,
and you know it's like tearing my heart strings to tell you this. But it
is because I love and trust you as I do that I must tell you. (Slowly)--I
cannot give my heart, or my life to you. They are not mine! Now!

Carter (slowly realizing). You mean--

Fair (in agony). I love him--

Carter (in a strange voice). I may not ask you--who?

Fair. Better no, my dearest Carter.

Carter (turns to the house, all the life and happiness gone from
his face). Will you come in? We have not long before the wedding.

[Exit into house.

[Gordon comes slowly to Fair who has sunk down upon the bench,
sobbing softly to herself.

Gordon. Fair!

[She looks up quickly.