"My heart sinks."
"Ah! when you know all!"
"But tell me at once."
"Helene, the only thing wanting to my happiness is the permission to fall at your feet and tell you all—but I have promised—nay more, I have sworn."
"Always some secret!"
"This, at least, is a joyful one."
"Oh, Gaston, Gaston, I tremble."
"Look at me, Helene; can you fear when you see the joy that sparkles in my eyes?"
"Why do you not take me with you, Gaston?"
"Helene!"