DUPONT. Yes.
JULIE. And her behavior?
DUPONT. Far from what it should be, I’m afraid. Still—
CAROLINE. Father, you make too light of all this. We have heard of her three times. First when her baby died. Next we were told that she was singing at a music hall and was almost penniless. The third time we heard that she was rich, rich without working. When I think of it all I am sorry I consented to meet her.
JULIE. But she couldn’t get her share of the legacy unless you did. You couldn’t rob her of this money however you feel towards her.
CAROLINE. That was what decided me. But there is no reason why I should see her here.
DUPONT. I shall see her. Julie will see her. So will your mother. Why should you do differently from us?
MME. DUPONT. She was very fond of you, Caroline; and you were fond of her. Come, come, you must not be so hard. One should have compassion for those who have suffered as she has done.
CAROLINE [after a pause] Very well. I will do as you wish.