NATO [

falling sobbing in Chacho's arms

]. O dear, dear aunt.

CHACHO. Stop; don't cry, my dear, my precious child. It is indeed your father. Stop; stop, Salome.

SALOME [

coming in smiling

]. Dear aunt, I have arranged everything. [

Stops.

] What is this now? Why are you crying?

[Nato wipes away her tears and goes toward the divan.