Mlle H. It is very recently, then, that you have made the discovery.
Mar. True. Now mark. You have seen the ruins of Elfen?
Mlle H. I have. I was once there with a party, and was the only woman who dared ascend the tower.
Mar. You know the danger, then. Well, I care not now if all the world should hear it. We were alone. By accident, imprisoned in those ruins. I rashly, blindly, falsely accused him, and he, to save my honor and his own, plunged from that tower in to the gulf beneath!
Mlle H. But he escaped.
Mar. I know it and have thanked God for the miracle. I had not strength to implore.
Mlle H. Upon my word, this is an extraordinary man.
Mar. Mademoiselle—
Mlle H. And understands so well how to turn his talents to the best account. Why, poor child, and you don't see through all this? Yesterday it was a swimming match, producing an admirably planned and effectual scene. To-night, it is an exhibition of daring activity. The gentleman has been brilliantly educated.
Mar. You evidently hate him.