Dependable?

Madam Helseth.

Yes, that’s what I say.

Rebecca.

Why, my dear Madam Helseth, what do you mean?

Madam Helseth.

I mean what’s right and true, Miss. He shouldn’t get out of it in this way, that he shouldn’t.

Rebecca.

[Looks at her.] Come now, Madam Helseth, tell me plainly; what do you think is the reason I am going away?

Madam Helseth.