_Avonia._
[_Embracing her._] No, it's too good; I'd rather fake one for the rest
of the time. [_Looking into her face._] What's the matter?
_Rose._
I will make you a present of the belt, 'Vonia, if you will accept it. I
bought it when I came back to the "Wells," thinking everything would go
on as before. But--it's of no use; they tell me I cannot act effectively
any longer----
_Tom._
[_Indignantly. _] Effectively----!
_Rose._