Bastling.

We're going to be married at once—next week. We shall need your help still. Of course, it must be a secret marriage. She will follow me out by-and-by.

Sophy.

[Nodding, dully.] Oh, yes.

Bastling.

Why, aren't you glad about it? [Smilingly.] Don't you congratulate us?

Sophy.

C—certainly.

Bastling.

Good. And—[shaking hands with her] thanks to you. [Releasing her hand.] Thanks.