Maggie. I've been trying for a chance to see you alone. I wouldn't bother you, sir—but it's only because I'm fond of Miss Jinny, and of Mr. and Mrs. Tillman, and they've all been so good to me; I know it would nearly kill 'em if they knew.
Austin. Come, Maggie, knew what?
Maggie. Well, one member of this family ain't been good to me, sir. [From this point her feelings begin to get the better of her and she speaks rapidly and hysterically.] He's been bad, bad as he could, and somebody's got to talk to him, and I don't see who's a-goin' to do it but you. If he don't change, I'll not hold my tongue any longer. It's all I can do for their sakes to hold it now!
Austin. Look here, what are you talking about? You don't mean Mr. Geoffrey?
Maggie. Yes, I do, sir; he's my husband.
Austin. What!!
Maggie. We was married when he was at Yale, sir; I was in a shop there.
Austin. But—! Well, after all, isn't this your and Geoffrey's affair? Why bring me in?
Maggie. Because he's making love to Miss Chester, and promising to marry her now, and if he don't stop—I'll make trouble!
Austin. But if he's married to you, as you say—he can't marry—any one else.