Marie.

No wonder! It was as though I spoke the words myself--that is, I don't mean to say----

George.

What, dear?

Marie.

Oh, you know!

George.

But I don't know!

Marie.

[After a pause.] George, I have something to confess to you. In fact, that is why I came down here so soon. You shall know it, you alone. I have this day given my hand----