(Taking hold of her hand) But if you feel that I cannot live without you, that a kiss upon your hand means more to me than all the caresses of all the women in the whole world… Emma, I’m not like other young men, who are experienced in love-making—perhaps, I am too naïve … I…
Young Wife
But suppose you were like other young men?
Young Man
Then you wouldn’t be here to-night—because you are not like other women.
Young Wife
How do you know that?
Young Man
(Drawing her close beside him on the sofa)
I have thought a lot about it. I know you are unhappy.