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----