Quex.

Right?

Sophy.

This very day, poor thing, she was saying how proud she is of you because you've turned over a new leaf for her sake; and I told her what your promises are worth. Yes, I was right! And now I can prove it!

[He rises; she hastily places herself on the other side of the chair.

Quex.

Look here! [Leaning against the table, the chair being between him and Sophy.] What will you take to hold your tongue?

Sophy.

Nothing.

Quex.