What does it matter anyway, whatever it is? I would rather hear it from your lips.
OLGA, firmly
No! The letter is burned; it is nothing but ashes—it is dead—no human power can bring it back to life.
KARL
But, Olga!
OLGA
A moment ago I would have given all I possessed to save it from the fire—and now—
KARL
What has happened?
OLGA