[Gertrude _exits with a sigh_.]
Marie.
[_Quickly and suppressed_.] Did you find her? [George _nods_.] Will she
come? Why don't you answer?
George.
Marie, when you exacted this promise from me this morning, I did not
realize what it meant. I had never seen your--I don't want to speak
that word--I had never seen this person until to-day. She must not come
to this house, secretly--she must not!!!
Marie.
George!!!
George.
Take uncle into your confidence, at least.
Marie.
No, no one--no one but you!!
George.
What do you want with her? You know you belong to this house. Here you
have everything your heart desires. Here you have love--here you
have----
Marie.
[_Interrupts him_.] Bread! Why don't you say it? Yes, here I have
bread!
George.