by that? I did everything honestly and above board. [Takes Adele's hand.] Our relations couldn't have been purer if we were two children.
Juhasz—[A bit sharply.] Please! I forbid you to discuss that. She is still my wife. There is no question about her purity here.
Oscar—[Aggressively.] I might have known you would take that tone. [Philip appears in the archway.]
Philip—You are wanted on the telephone, Mr. Juhasz.
Juhasz—Coming. [He exits through the archway; Philip lets him pass, looks frigidly at Adele and Oscar, then exits too.]
Adele—[Suddenly.] What did you shout at him for?
Oscar—I know what I'm doing. Just you cry . . . and let me shout. Now hurry and get ready. He's taken it much too hard to suit me. Where's your hat?
Adele—But I've got to say good-bye to
Oscar—Get your hat when I tell you to! I know what I'm talking about. Have some consideration for my weak heart, and don't get me excited. [Juhasz re-enters.]
Juhasz—[Sees the hat in Adele's hand.] It was your sister. She wanted to know whether we could
