Zina. Oh no, I did not mean that. But—but I know Master D’Arneaux so well. If it wasn’t that I know Master D’Arneaux so well, I—I would go with you.
Halcom. Right, right.
Zina. Did—did you have a mother?
Halcom. A long time ago. (Turns away.)
Zina. Master D’Arneaux had a mother, and he is so good to his help. Do you feel bad because I said that?
Halcom. Why, my little one?
Zina. You always look at me so strangely. Oh, I do not know what to say to you then.
H. Your face brings back to me so many memories of the past.
Zina. I am so sorry I made you feel so bad. Does your mother live in the north?
Halcom. She is dead!