Prince Florencio. Good-by. Come along, Harry. [Discovering Imperia, who has entered a few moments previously, with Donina and Zaida] Ah! Imperia! Harry, do you see?
Nunu and Tommy go over to the group of women. Donina gets up and begins to dispute with Nunu, somewhat apart from the others.
Harry Lucenti. Yes, and I know the attraction: an old friendship with Donina's mother, a purely sisterly affair—these affairs are always sisterly. They belonged to the same troupe. She heard the girl was playing here, so she dropped in to see her; now she has dropped in again. At least this is official.
Prince Florencio. My uncle cannot know that she comes to this place; he would not consider it respectable in his mistress. We must see that he does know.
Harry Lucenti. Of course! To tell unpleasant truths is always a duty.
The Prince and Harry Lucenti go out.
Nunu. [To Donina] Did you see who I was talking to?
Donina. Yes, and I saw you with her on the stage. Haven't I eyes? Can't I see? There's nobody else left; it was that Japanese woman as long as her husband was here with his act. I know there's a supper to-night, too; but you haven't counted on me.
Nunu. But we have, though; you're invited.
Donina. I am, am I? So that before my very eyes—Oh, I don't mind so much your fooling with other girls, hugging them and kissing them! It isn't that… but when anybody tries it on me, you stand there and laugh. You consent to it.
Nunu. You're a fool.
He takes the case out of his pocket and lights a cigarette.
