Roger. No, stay, stay! There’s no better place than this. I have so much to tell you. My heart is so full! I don’t know why I tell you all this—It’s true—It’s so good to say these things—Ah, Suzanne—stay! Dear Suzanne—(He holds her)

Suzanne. No, I beg you!

Roger. You?[6]

Suzanne. (More and more troubled) I—beg you——

Roger. But only a moment ago——

Suzanne. Yes, but now——

Roger. Why?

Suzanne. I don’t know, I——

Roger. You’re crying! Have I hurt you?

Suzanne. No! No!