Richard
[Gravely.] Bertha, take care of uttering words like that!
Bertha
[Turning, excitedly.] I don't mean any harm! I feel for her more than you can because I am a woman. I do, sincerely. But what I say is true.
Richard
Is it generous? Think.
Bertha
[Pointing towards the garden.] It is she who is not generous. Remember now what I say.
Richard
What?
Bertha
[Comes nearer; in a calmer tone.] You have given that woman very much, Dick. And she may be worthy of it. And she may understand it all, too. I know she is that kind.
Richard
Do you believe that?
Bertha
I do. But I believe you will get very little from her in return—or from any of her clan. Remember my words, Dick. Because she is not generous and they are not generous. Is it all wrong what I am saying? Is it?
Richard
[Darkly.] No. Not all.
