Laura. I am so glad! (Runs out.)
Mathilde. What is it you want?
Axel. Can you keep a secret?
Mathilde. No.
Axel. You won't?
Mathilde. No.
Axel. You won't share any more confidences with me? (Takes her hand.) You used to—
Mathilde (drawing back her hand and moving away from him). Yes, I used to.
Axel. Why won't you any longer? (Goes up to her.) What is changed?
Mathilde. You. You are married now.