SCHÖN. My engagement is bleeding to death there!
LULU. (Getting up.) I sha'n't stay here any longer.
SCHÖN. In an hour they'll be selling extras. I dare not go across the street!
LULU. Why, what can you do to help it?
SCHÖN. That's just it! They'll stone me for it!
ALVA. You must get away—travel.
SCHÖN. To leave the scandal a free field!
LULU. (By the couch.) Ten minutes ago he was lying here.
SCHÖN. This is the reward for all I've done for him! In one second he wrecks my whole life for me!
ALVA. Control yourself, please!