Kate. I am very glad you have recovered.
Liz. Thank you. I—I will go now. (Rises.)
Kate. But I thought you wished to see my mother?
Liz. Yes—but I—I think I cannot attend to it now. (Goes up C.)
Kate (aside). There is something strange in her behavior. I will try and find out what is the matter. Perhaps I can help her. (Aloud.) Do not go until you are quite well. I thought you recognized the—the gentleman who was here just now. May I ask if it was so?
Liz. (coming down R. confusedly). Yes—I—I have seen him before, in the country, where I lived. He boarded there one summer.
Kate (L.). Then you are acquainted?
Liz. (C.). Acquainted? Have I not sat by his side hour after hour underneath the trees and—oh! what have I said?
Kate (aside). Why do I tremble? (Aloud, going to her.) Do not fear, child, have confidence in me and let me be your friend. I see you have some great trouble.
Liz. Forgive me for having said what I did, but his appearance took me so by surprise, and I have not yet recovered myself.