KIKI-THE-DEMURE, (bitterly)
I remember. I was at the top of the stairs irritated by the noise, but curious. He came up and pushed me aside with his foot, as he would have done if a piece of furniture had happened to be in his way.
TOBY-DOG
Is that why you stayed away from this room—her room—for three whole days?
KIKI-THE-DEMURE, (hesitating)
Yes ... and for another reason too.
TOBY-DOG
What reason?
KIKI-THE-DEMURE
Because of the fever.