THE THIRD ACT.
THE END OF THE HONEYMOON.

The scene is still the Renshaws’ Florentine villa. Janet Preece is lying upon a sofa, and Wilfrid is sitting on a footstool by her side reading to her.

Wilfrid Brudenell.

Miss Preece, I hope you’re tired of my reading.

Janet Preece.

Why?

Wilfrid Brudenell.

Because you’ve heard all that Galignani has to remark.

Janet Preece.

I’m afraid I haven’t heard much.