Ay—I am proud of that.

AOYAGI

The lady at the ferry at Ishiyama—

RIKI

She learned the song to you!

AOYAGI

Ah!

[Aoyagi rushes upon him and before she realizes what she is doing, she strikes him. He stands petrified a moment, then faces her very calmly.

RIKI

I shall find the stranger-woman and send her to you.—I can no longer help you.