[Ignoring the remark.] In the meanwhile there is no necessity that my husband should know the reason of your going. You can make some excuse. I wouldn’t have him know for worlds.
Miss Woodward.
Of course he shall never know from me—but I want you to quite understand, Mrs. Parbury, that I am not going to Carfields to-morrow. Rather than go home under the circumstances I would starve in the gutter.
Mrs. Parbury.
Well, you must find a lodging till you get other employment. You will have a month’s salary, of course. Anyway, I’m determined you leave this house in the morning.
[Goes up C. Puts A.B.C. on chair up L.C.
Miss Woodward.
Is there any real occasion for my leaving?
Mrs. Parbury.