Sophy.

D—d—do you?

Pollitt.

[Hotly.] Anyhow I resent your being the go-between of this gallant captain and a girl betrothed to another man—you who are naturally such a thorough lady!

Sophy.

Oh—oh, Valma—!

[She drops her head upon his shoulder and whimpers.

Pollitt.

Dearest, what have I said?

Sophy.