Then how can you say——

Miss Woodward.

[Gravely.] It was a motherly kiss.

Mrs. Parbury.

[Turning away.] It seems impossible to talk with you. I used to think you a serious-minded person.

Miss Woodward.

Please don’t go, Mrs. Parbury, I’m quite serious. I’d like to explain. I think I owe it to you.

Mrs. Parbury.

[Turning.] Well?