Paula.
[Sobbing.] You don't know! I—I haven't been getting on well in my marriage. It's been my fault. The life I used to lead spoilt me completely. But I'd made up my mind to turn over a new life from to-night. From to-night!
Hugh.
Paula——
Paula.
Don't you call me that!
Hugh.
Mrs. Tanqueray, there is no cause for you to despair in this way. It's all right, I tell you—it shall be all right.
Paula.
[Shivering.] What are we to do?