Implied Consent: Act IV, Scene V

A Play on the Sanctity of Human Life, in Four Acts

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(This scene takes place a month after the trial at the reception following MARK's and VICTORIA's wedding. MARK and VICTORIA are accompanied by QUINTUS GRUMMOND, NEVILLE, and WALTONFORD.)

GRUMMOND: Well, congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Mark. Now, I shall announce the present that I had in mind to celebrate the occasion. I have decided to give away a third of my money-- to you.

(MARK and VICTORIA display amazement.)

VICTORIA (whispers to MARK): You were right. You were entirely right. This is far more than I could have ever expected to win by testifying for the prosecution.

MARK: We are most pleasantly surprised, Mr. Grummond, and we shall certainly put the funds to good use. Victoria, that should be more than enough money to establish your Academy of High Art.

VICTORIA: Indeed. We should never again be lacking in the means to accomplish our objectives. My sincerest thanks to you, Uncle.