Lose Ellean! [Advancing to Paula.] There is no question of losing Ellean. You would see Ellean in town constantly when she returned from Paris; isn't that so, Mrs. Cortelyon?

Mrs. Cortelyon.

Certainly.

Paula.

[Laughing softly.] Oh, I didn't know I should be allowed that privilege.

Mrs. Cortelyon.

Privilege, my dear Mrs. Tanqueray!

Paula.

Ha, ha! that makes all the difference, doesn't it?

Aubrey.