Mrs. Fell. She says she’ll see that performance, if she has to disguise herself.
Mrs. Ritter. Doesn’t that sound just like her? [Nelly nods agreement.]
Mrs. Pampinelli. Yes,—she’s so full of dramatic instinct.
Mrs. Fell. [With a touch of bitterness] He never appreciated it though.
Mrs. Pampinelli. My dear, has any artist ever been adequately appreciated?
Mrs. Ritter. I understand he was very heavily insured.
Mrs. Fell. Oh, yes!
Mrs. Pampinelli. She seemed very optimistic when I spoke to her on the telephone.
Mrs. Fell. I believe your husband’s company had him insured for quite a lot, didn’t they, Paula?
Mrs. Ritter. [Lowering her tone] I believe they did, Nelly,—but I couldn’t say for just how much.