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?