Olivia:
I've just come from a conversation with my brother which concerns you.
Cadwell: (giving Olivia his letter) Madam, here's more than you asked me for. (Olivia takes the letter, reads it, and hands it to Laura) Madam, what are you doing?
Olivia: Cadwell: do not be surprised if, after having deceived so many times, you are deceived in your turn. I never loved you and I have not the least jealousy—but I could no longer suffer you to trick a person who does not deserve your trickery. Besides, my brother's interest engaged me to all this. I am going to disclose your perfidy. But in the future profit from this mischance. You have wit, mix in a little sincerity, and someday I hope you will thank me for the advice I have given you. (to Laura) Read, madam.
Laura: (reading the letter to herself in a low voice)
Cadwell.
Olivia: (After Laura has finished reading)
Well, what do you say to that?
Laura: That I am delighted, madam, to know your good faith, and to be persuaded that you didn't wish to betray me.
Olivia:
You will continue to see Cadwell?
Laura:
Yes, madam.
Olivia:
You will continue to love him?
Laura:
More than I have ever done in my life.