DIDIER (freezingly).
The offer was not generous, I know.
You've answered me. I'll speak of it no more!
Good-by!
MARION. (aside).
Alack, the day I pleased him! [Aloud.] Stay!
I'll tell you. You have hurt me to the soul.
I will explain—
DIDIER (coldly).
What were you reading, madame,
When I came?
[Takes the book from the table and reads.
[Throwing the book violently to the floor.
MARION. (trembling).
But—she—