Lombard is sure that the Rogers were responsible for the death of their charge and Armstrong suggests that they might have killed the old woman by withholding a dose of amyl nitrate that would have been needed for a heart condition. Armstrong asks Lombard for his take on the situation. Armstrong and Lombard move away from the terrace for a confidential talk. Suddenly, Vera believes that Miss Brent is “terrible.”ĭr.
Vera looks into Miss Brent’s eyes and sees that she has no remorse for the incident and feels that she is in no way responsible. Miss Brent shut her out from her house, and one evening, the girl jumped into the river and drowned herself. According to Miss Brent, the girl had a great many troubles and lived a loose lifestyle. Beatrice Taylor had worked for Miss Brent. Miss Brent then explains the story behind her own accusation. Miss Brent recites a Bible verse from her childhood: “Be sure thy sin will find thee out.” She explains that all of the other guests must have sin that will find them as well. Vera asks her if she thinks the Rogers “did away” with the old lady, and Miss Brent says she is sure that they did. Miss Brent tells Vera she is annoyed with herself for being so easily taken in by the false invitation to the island. Emily Brent and Vera Claythorne walk together out to the summit of Indian Island to watch for the boat.
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