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.