Floria
It's perfect. Everything in here is so perfect. [They both laugh with Lady Bayford bursting in their quarters]
Elodie
Stepmother. Is something the matter?
Elodie. I know we haven't always been close, but I need you to listen to me now. This wedding... is a mistake.
Floria
What?
Elodie
I don't understand.
These people, I don't trust them. It's hard to explain, but a mother knows these things.
Floria
Only yesterday, you were enamored by this place.
Elodie
Floria.
I was wrong. They may be royalty, but that doesn't make them good people.
Elodie
Well, what does father think?
He refuses to talk about it. And when I try to tell him my worries, he snaps at me.
Floria
That's because you're being unreasonable.
Elodie
That's enough, Flor'.
Elodie, I swear, I only want what's best for you.
Am I interrupting something?
Elodie
No. Just... girl talk.
Well, tomorrow's a big day, and these girls need their rest.
Think about what I said. There's still time.
Time for what? [Lady Bayford gets up and walks to Lord Bayford]
I hope you know what you're doing. [Walks on]
Good night, my angels.
Good night, father.
Good night. [Walks on]
