George.
You believe--it contains some poems. I have missed it since early last
winter; I thought I had lost it. Marie, now tell me truthfully, have
you read its contents?
Marie.
N--no!
George.
Then why do you tell me not to leave it around?
Marie.
Well, I read the first part, and had begun on the second, when I
concluded to go no further.
George.
And you really looked no further than the first? Absolutely no further?
Marie.
No.
George.
Can you swear to that?
Marie.