[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.