If it's in my power, certainly!
Marie.
Then I must first confess to you. A few moments ago, when papa questioned me, I deceived him. I was attacked last night--yes--but not by a man, but by a woman--a Lithuanian woman. George, that woman was my mother!
George.
But I understood your mother was dead.
Marie.
No, no; that is not so. Not one of you ever told me the truth. On the day of my confirmation I was waylaid by that very same woman--I cannot have been mistaken.
George.
Come, tell me, how did it happen?