Aubrey.

There's an end of it. [Returning to her.] What's the matter?

Paula.

[Rising, coldly.] Oh, nothing! I'll go and put my cloak on.

Aubrey.

[Detaining her.] What is the matter?

Paula.

Well, I think you might have said, "You're very generous, Paula," or at least, "Thank you, dear," when I offered to set you free.

Aubrey.

[Catching her in his arms.] Ah!