“Yes, indeed, you seem to avoid me—why?”
“Why? Because—because I adore you!”
I answered nothing, and to hide my emotion I turned my head away. Tilling also was struck dumb. At last I collected myself and broke the silence.
“And why did you wish to leave Vienna?” I asked.
“For the same reason.”
“Could not you recall the determination?”
“Yes, I certainly could; the exchange is not yet settled.”
“Then remain.”
He seized my hand.
“Martha!”