Quex.

Eh?

Muriel.

[Rising, and speaking in a low, appealing voice.] Give me your word you have been loyal to me, down to your very thought, since our engagement.

Quex.

[Earnestly.] Muriel, I—

Muriel.

Hush! [Giving him her hand.] I believe you. [The door-gong sounds.] And, look here! I haven't been quite fair, or generous, to you, I am afraid. But I am going to be different—

Quex.

After to-day!