You have overheard us—I see you have. And it is you who have been speaking to my father against Captain Ardale. Isn't it? Paula, why don't you own it or deny it?
Paula.
Oh, I—I don't mind owning it; why should I?
Ellean.
Ah! You seem to have been very very eager to tell your tale.
Paula.
No, I wasn't eager, Ellean. I'd have given something not to have had to do it. I wasn't eager.
Ellean.
Not! Oh, I think you might safely have spared us all for a little while.
Paula.