That's just it, Harry dear—you don't.

Gioconda.

I came to ask you something... [Producing a ring.
Ever seen A ring like this? Not a bad sort of green.

[Producing a ring.

Hilda (taking it).

Emeralds! I worship emeralds. They enthrone
All the luxuriant summer in a stone.
Do let me just see how it looks! The third
Finger, I think, is generally preferred?
How splendid! Won't she be delighted?

Gioconda.

Who?

Hilda.

Your dear Aunt Kate.