ELIS. Yes—that is the way things go.
[Eleonora pushes the lamp over to Benjamin that he may see better.]
ELIS [Noticing them]. Look at them!
CHRISTINE. Isn't it beautiful? How well they get along together.
ELIS. How fortunate it is that Eleonora has grown so calm and contented. Oh, that it might only last!
CHRISTINE. Why shouldn't it last?
ELIS. Because—happiness doesn't last very long usually.
CHRISTINE. Elis!
ELIS. Oh, I am afraid of everything today.
[Benjamin moves the lamp slowly over to Eleonora's side.]