Janet Preece.

It is—the truth.

[Janet sinks back upon the sofa burying her face in the pillows.]

Irene.

Oh, Leslie!

Mrs. Stonehay.

A girl of that character lives upon her lying romances, and the woman who harbours such a creature becomes a partner and not a protector. [To Irene.] Come—do you hear me!

Irene.

No, no! Leslie!