Well, you needn’t. I never said I borrowed the money. There are many ways I may have got it.

[Throws herself back on the sofa.] I may have got it from some admirer. When one is so—attractive as I am——

Mrs. Linden.

You’re too silly, Nora.

Nora.

Now I’m sure you’re dying of curiosity, Christina——

Mrs. Linden.

Listen to me, Nora dear: haven’t you been a little rash?

Nora.

[Sitting upright again.] Is it rash to save one’s husband’s life?