Muriel, how dare you say it?

Mrs. Emptage.

I’m only a widow! Everybody is entitled to stab at me!

Mrs. Cloys.

[Turning away.] I’ll not listen to you!

Mrs. Emptage.

[Weeping.] Oh, oh, oh! how glad our friends will be! [Going towards the door.] Here’s a triumph for our friends!

Justina.

[Following her.] Mother——

Mrs. Emptage.