amy o'connell. I may flirt. Making love's another matter.

trebell. Sit down and explain the difference . . Mrs. O'Connell.

She sits down.

amy o'connell. Quite so. 'Mrs. O'Connell'. That's the difference.

trebell. [Provokingly.] But I doubt if I'm interested in the fact that your husband doesn't understand you and that your marriage was a mistake . . and how hard you find it to be strong.

amy o'connell. [Kindly.] I'm not quite a fool though you think so on a three months' acquaintance. But tell me this . . what education besides marriage does a woman get?

trebell. [His head lifting quickly.] Education . .

amy o'connell. Don't be business-like.

trebell. I beg your pardon.

amy o'connell. Do you think the things you like to have taught in schools are any use to one when one comes to deal with you?