Laura. It was just so as to be able to be always with father and mother, that I did it.
Axel. So that was it. Then you have no wish to be always with me?
Laura. Yes—but not to forsake them.
Axel. Never?
Laura. Never? (Softly.) Yes, some day—when I must.
Axel. When must you?
Laura. When? When mother and father—are gone. But why think about such things?
Axel. Don't cry, darling! Listen to me. Would you never be willing to follow me—until they have left us?
Laura. No!—how can you think so?
Axel. Ah, Laura, you don't love me.