What to do about Thomas?

[Mrs K. Saunders]

Katherine internally rolls her eyes, really can’t a boy take a hint?
(Jack? You know I am not sure he deserves to eat. No .... no I am giving the bracelet back.)

Looking down on Thomas she says shakily, continuing to act the victim.

“No.. i was fooling myself that someone of the theatre, a mere boy, could possibly be an appropriate suitor. I am sorry but you and I are of different worlds. Upstairs and downstairs should never mix.”

She drops the bracelet on the floor in front of him and walks to door of the parlour. She pretends to sob throughout.

[Christine Daye]

Thomas gets to his feet quickly.

"Please, Mrs Saunders, please wait! Tell me what I can do to earn your forgiveness! Please! Give me a second chance! I will do anything for you! Anything!! For without you my life is unbearable!"

He chokes back a sob, reaching out for her in anguish.

[Mrs K. Saunders]

Katherine stops with her back still turned to Thomas. She shakes her head. Her voice becoming harsher.

“There is nothing you can do. You and I are simply not meant to be. Tonight has shown me that. Please be kind as to ensure that whenever I come to visit Miss Daye, you keep from my sight.”

She opens the door and pauses.

“Goodbye Mr... whomever you are.”

Then she slams it behind her.