Etchepare. Till to-morrow then.

The Mother. To-morrow. [She goes out without glancing at Yanetta]

Yanetta [takes a few steps towards her husband, falls on her knees, and clasps her hands. In a low voice] Forgive me!

Etchepare. Never!

Yanetta. Don't say never!

Etchepare. Was the judge lying?

Yanetta. No—he wasn't lying.

Etchepare. You wretched thing!

Yanetta. Yes, I am a wretched thing! Forgive me!

Etchepare. Kill you rather! I could kill you!