Because—
SOPHY (interrupts, for fear MARY might tell the truth).
Because of the soup; she wants to know whether she is to warm it.
FORESTER.
No. And what are you waiting for, you silly wench?
[Turns away. As MARY hesitates, calls out roughly.]
Do you hear?
MARY (goes back to SOPHY).
Mother, he has been crying! I saw a tear hanging on his eye-lash, mother! And I am about to deceive him!