Olivia: Yes, I ought to, Laura. Don't I have an interest in everything that touches you? Do you imagine I can watch with pleasure as people abuse your good faith? Am I not aware of your unjust preference and ought I not to try to make you know the difference between hearts that are truly attached to you and those that——? Believe me, Laura, I know it, and you will know them as I do, those who love you for yourself, those who sacrifice—
Laura: (to Jenny, turning again towards Cadwell's apartment)
Jenny, have you seen—?
Olivia:
Madam, I see that I am embarrassing you—
Laura:
Olivia, I ask your pardon. I admit to you—
Olivia: (interrupting her)
I will leave you—
Laura: (trying to hold her)
Oh, no—please—
(Exit Olivia)
Jenny:
It's clear that you have some distractions—
Laura: (interrupting)
Jenny!
Jenny:
Madam?