Finished...? How could it be, do you think? I have to conduct two nights a week at least, and there are rehearsals in the morning, not to mention singers that have to be coached.... Do you think a man can sit down after an hour like this and invite his muse?
FREDERIQUE
After an hour like this...? I don't think you feel quite at your ease with me, Amadeus.
AMADEUS
Not at my ease? I? With you?—I don't think you have imagined in your most reckless moments, Countess, that my wife might have anything to fear from you.
FREDERIQUE
You are determined to misunderstand me. (She has gone to the fireplace and turns now to face Amadeus) You know perfectly well why you pretend to be cross with me. Because you are in love with me.
AMADEUS (looks straight ahead and goes on playing)
FREDERIQUE
And that chord proves nothing to the contrary.