[She sinks upon the sofa as Mrs. Stonehay and Irene enter. Mrs. Stonehay advances to Leslie with outstretched hands.]

Mrs. Stonehay.

My dear Mrs. Renshaw!

Leslie.

[Coldly.] Mrs. Stonehay.

Mrs. Stonehay.

Dear child, what can I say to you in reference to our—misunderstanding, shall I call it?

Leslie.

Say nothing, please, nothing.

Mrs. Stonehay.