Undine.

But I thought you meant what you said. You oughtn't to say what you don't mean, mother.

Mrs. Denham.

No, my darling, I ought not. But I was angry with you for being disobedient, and I suppose I said more than I meant. I don't remember, Arthur, I don't remember what I said.

Denham.

I quite understand that, dear.

Mrs. Denham.

Will my little girl forgive mother?

Undine.

Yes, you know I'll always forgive you, mother. But you said I had brought shame upon father. (Going up to Denham, bursting into indignant tears.) I don't want to bring shame upon father! (Takes out her handkerchief, and mops her face.)