Young Wife
But why are they to be pitied?—They seem to enjoy themselves.
Husband
You have strange ideas, my child. You must not forget that such people are predestined by nature to sink lower and lower. There is no stopping them.
Young Wife
(Cuddling to him) It seems pleasant to fall.
Husband
(Hurt) How can you say things like that, Emma? I should think that to good women like you, nothing could be more repulsive than those who are not!
Young Wife
Of course, Karl, of course. I was just thinking. Go on, tell me more. I like it when you talk like this. Tell me something.