Simon
What is it?
Judith
I’m going back to the stage.
Simon
I knew it!
Judith
I’m stagnating, you see. I won’t stagnate as long as there’s breath left in my body.
Sorel
Do you think it’s wise? You retired so very finally last year. What excuse will you give for returning so soon?
Judith
My public, dear—letters from my public!