Don’t talk about it any more, please. All that is passed long ago. I have only loved one woman—that is you. You only love where there is purity and truth.
Young Wife
Karl!
Husband
Oh, how secure, how happy one feels in such arms. Why didn’t I know you as a child? I am sure I wouldn’t then even have looked at other women.
Young Wife
Karl!
Husband
And how beautiful you are!… beautiful!… Oh, come…
(He puts the light out)