Austin. [In a lowered voice.] For God's sake, be careful!
[Ruth enters Right.
Ruth. Jinny!
[Going to her quickly to embrace her.
[Jinny, without speaking, draws away and stares at her with a look of hatred. Ruth, seeing it, stops short, and looks from Jinny to Austin for explanation—she turns to Austin and gives him her hand, which he takes, presses, and drops; Jinny's shoulders contract at this moment; Ruth immediately turns again to Jinny.
Ruth. What is it, Jinny? [To Austin.] Surely she doesn't blame me in any way.
Jinny. Blame you!
Austin. She doesn't know.
Jinny. That's a lie! I know everything, Ruth! I know why you followed my husband to Rome, and why he sent for you to come back here. I know that you and he were in Brooklyn this afternoon, and that you only plan to get rid of me by some divorce, and by hook or crook to marry each other!
Ruth. No!—No!—