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D'Alloi as Peter ended his plea.
A moment's silence followed Peter's outburst of feeling. Then the
Frenchwoman cried:
"Truly, truly. But what will you do for me and my child? Haven't we been
ill-treated? Don't you owe us help, too? Justice? Don't we deserve
tenderness and protection?"
"Yes," said Peter. "But you wish revenge. Ask for justice, ask for help,
and I will do what is within my power to aid you."
"Watts," cried Mrs. D'Alloi, coming forward, "of what child are you
talking? Whose child? Who is this woman?"
Watts jumped as if he had been shot. Celestine even retreated before the
terrible voice and face with which Mrs. D'Alloi asked her questions. A
sad, weary look came into Peter's eyes. No one answered Mrs. D'Alloi.
"Answer me," she cried
"My dear little woman. Don't get excited. It's all right." Watts managed
to say this much. But he did not look his last remark.
"Answer me, I say. Who is this woman? Speak!"
"It's all right, really, it's all right.


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