Certainly, 'Vonia, to wear throughout——
Avonia.
[Embracing her.] No, it's too good; I'd rather fake one for the rest of the time. [Looking into her face.] What's the matter?
Rose.
I will make you a present of the belt, 'Vonia, if you will accept it. I bought it when I came back to the "Wells," thinking everything would go on as before. But—it's of no use; they tell me I cannot act effectively any longer——
Tom.
[Indignantly. ] Effectively——!
Rose.
First, as you know, they reduce my salary——-