I thought—I thought it would be wiser not to.

Parbury.

What have I ever done to earn so low an estimate of my character from you—that I am not to be trusted with the knowledge that a foolish girl had kissed my photograph.

Mrs. Parbury.

Nothing, dear; nothing. But I was jealous—furious. I am sorry. [She is half-turned from him. He smiles very kindly, and half makes a step forward as if to take her in his arms, then restrains himself.] [Drooping.] You are very, very angry with me?

Parbury.

I am very, very pained.

Mrs. Parbury.

Can’t you forgive?