Rübub.

I understand. Exactly as you tried your pill, all those years ago, upon Dr. Ryval.

[He bows and goes out.

Dr. Herdal.

[Uneasily.] He said that so strangely, Senna. But tell me now—when are you going to marry him?

Senna.

[Starts—half glancing up at him.] I—I don't know. This year—next year—now—never! I cannot marry him ... I cannot—I cannot—it is so utterly impossible to leave you!

Dr. Herdal.

Yes, I can understand that. But, my poor Senna, hadn't you better take a little walk?

Senna.