Nobody but yourself. From the first moment I saw you I knew you were altogether unlike the good women I'd left; directly I saw you I knew what my father had done. You've wondered why I've turned from you! There—that's the reason! Oh, but this is a horrible way for the truth to come home to every one! Oh!
Paula.
It's a lie! It's all a lie! [Forcing Ellean down upon her knees.] You shall beg my pardon for it. [Ellean utters a loud shriek of terror.] Ellean, I'm a good woman! I swear I am! I've always been a good woman! You dare to say I've ever been anything else! It's a lie!
[Throwing her off violently.
Aubrey re-enters.
Aubrey.
Paula! [Paula staggers back as Aubrey advances. Raising Ellean.] What's this? What's this?
Ellean.
[Faintly.] Nothing. It—it's my fault. Father, I—I don't wish to see Captain Ardale again.
[She goes out, Aubrey slowly following her to the door.