[Suspiciously.] Oh! [Letting Ellean's hand fall.] Is this lady going to take you up in place of Mrs. Cortelyon?
Ellean.
No, no. Her brother is staying with her—was staying with her. Her brother——
[Breaking off in confusion.
Paula.
Well?
Ellean.
[Almost inaudibly.] Paula——
[She rises and walks away, Paula following her.