Aagot. But say something kind to me.
Leonarda. No.
Aagot. I won't let you go away till you do.
Leonarda. I cannot.
Aagot. Aunt, I am not jealous of you.
Leonarda. Be quiet!
Aagot. Only you must let me go away for a few days—I must get things straight in my mind. (Bursts into tears.) Oh, aunt—for pity's sake—do you love him? (LEONARDA tries to get away from her.) I don't love him any longer! If you love him, aunt, I will give him up!
Leonarda. At least hold your tongue about it, here in another person's house!—If you are not coming with me, I am going home by myself.
Aagot. Then I shall never follow you.
Leonarda. You are completely out of your senses!