Then I'll stay, too.
George.
Now, little one----
[Gertrude exits with a sigh.]
Marie.
[Quickly and suppressed.] Did you find her? [George nods.] Will she come? Why don't you answer?
George.
Marie, when you exacted this promise from me this morning, I did not realize what it meant. I had never seen your--I don't want to speak that word--I had never seen this person until to-day. She must not come to this house, secretly--she must not!!!
Marie.
George!!!