Judith
Ssshh! It has gone beyond superficial apologies.
Sorel
Mother, be natural for a minute.
Judith
I don’t know what you mean, Sorel. I’m trying to realise a very bitter truth as calmly as I can.
Sorel
There’s nothing so very bitter about it.
Judith
My poor child!
Sorel
Suddenly.
Very well, then! I love Sandy, and he loves me!
Judith
That would be the only possible excuse for your behaviour.
Sorel
Why shouldn’t we love each other if we want to?
Judith
Sandy was in love with me this afternoon.
Sorel
Not real love—you know it wasn’t.
Judith
Bitterly.
I know now.