Perhaps. But we must consider first where we now are and the direction in which we should go.

Mrs. Parbury.

Perhaps in your heart you are blaming me more than I deserve—I mean about Miss Woodward.

Parbury.

You chose to keep the motives of your conduct a secret from me.

Mrs. Parbury.

I may have been wrong. I saw her kiss your photograph.

Parbury.

[Starts slightly.] Why didn’t you tell me? [Pause.] Why didn’t you tell me?

Mrs. Parbury.