Marie.
If he--oh, that is what he meant! Oh, well, he just wanted to say
something. [_With forced lightness_.]
Gertrude.
Of course he did. But what about the other woman? Oh, I didn't let him
see that I cared--and for the time I didn't care, really; but now, when
I think of it! My God!--if it were really so! If I only knew!!!!!!!
Marie.
Of course, he would not tell you!
Gertrude.
Do you think he would tell any one else?
Marie.
Yes, sooner than tell you.
Gertrude.
Yes! I suppose so!
Marie.
Shall I ask him?
Gertrude.