Young Wife
(Heavily veiled, closes the door behind her, pausing a moment with her left hand over her heart, as though mastering a strong emotion)
Young Man
(Goes toward her, takes her left hand, and presses a kiss on the white glove with black stitching. He says softly.) Thank you.
Young Wife
Alfred—Alfred!
Young Man
Come, Madame… Come, Emma…
Young Wife
Let me be for a minute—please … oh, please, please, Alfred!