Aubrey.
[Thinking out his words deliberately.] Something has occurred, something has come to my knowledge, in relation to Captain Ardale, which puts any further acquaintanceship between you two out of the question.
Ellean.
Any further acquaintanceship ... out of the question?
Aubrey.
Yes.
[Advancing to her quickly, but she shrinks from him.
Ellean.
No, no—I am quite well. [After a short pause.] It's not an hour ago since Mrs. Cortelyon left you and me together here; you had nothing to urge against Captain Ardale then.
Aubrey.