Paula.

Because I—because I'm jealous.

Ellean.

Jealous?

Paula.

Yes—of you. [Ellean is silent.] Well, what do you think of that?

Ellean.

I knew it; I've seen it. It hurts me dreadfully. What do you wish me to do? Go away?

Paula.

Leave us! [Beckoning her with a motion of the head.] Look here! [Ellean goes to Paula slowly and unresponsively.] You could cure me of my jealousy very easily. Why don't you—like me?