(Deeply hurt) Emma! You ask me…

Young Wife

It’s so warm here.

Young Man

You’re still wearing your fur-coat—really, you will catch cold.

Young Wife

(Finally enters the room, and throws herself into the armchair) I’m tired—dead tired.

Young Man

Permit me.

(He takes off her veil, removes her hat-pin, and puts hat, pin, and veil aside)