MAGDA.
I must ask for your indulgence. The role of a patient and forbearing wife is new to me. Let us speak, then, of the future [sits and motions to him to do the same]--of our future. What is your idea of what is to come?
VON KELLER.
You know, my dearest Magda, I have great designs. This provincial town is no field for my statesmanship. Besides, it is my duty now to find a place which will be worthy of your social talents. For you will give up the stage and concert-hall,--that goes without saying.