Salome.

Oh, certainly. I am helpless.

Sheba.

We are curious to see to what lengths you will go.

Darbey.

The pitiable condition of my poor friend speaks for itself.

Salome.

I beg your pardon—it does nothing of the kind.

Tarver.

[Rising with difficulty and approaching Salome.] Salome—I have loved you distractedly for upwards of eight weeks.