Yes, dear. I thought——

Mrs. Parbury.

[With great reproach, and looking as if about to cry.] Clement! [She rises, and with trembling hands begins to gather up her fancy work.]

Parbury.

[Relenting.] Don’t go, dear, unless you wish to.

Mrs. Parbury.

[More tremblingly and tearfully.] I certainly don’t wish to remain where I am unwelcome.

Parbury.

[Reproachfully.] Mabel!