Teodora. Hush!

SCENE II

Don Julian, Teodora, and Ernest behind.

D. Julian. Welcome!

Ernest. Don Julian!—and Teodora! [Salutes absently. Sits down near the table in pensive silence.]

Don Julian. [Approaching him.] What's the matter?

Ernest. Nothing.

D. Julian. You look as if something ailed you—your preoccupation reveals it. No trouble, I hope?

Ernest. Nonsense.

D. Julian. Nor disappointment?