[The light jumps.
MRS. FELIX (with her hand on his shoulder)
I’ve always wanted to say “Yes”—always hoped for the day when your great brain would resent the petty use you were making of it—
[Fanny does not hear this. For some time she has been sitting all humped up, staring blankly into space. Doll Blondin sits in same position, showing the same attitude, and the same lack of expression. The two of them look more like decorative statues than human beings, one on either side of the room. The light flies about distractedly. Mrs. Felix slowly drawing the startled Schwartzenhopfel around until he faces her and stares into her eyes.
SCHWARTZENHOPFEL (stutters)
When I’m—wor—worthy, I—I ’ll ask you to say “Yes” again—I don’t de—deserve you yet—
[Doll Blondin turns wearily around to watch them. Fanny does the same. The light pauses, satisfied.
MRS. FELIX
John Magnus—you’re a great man at last— (Smiling shyly, she practically offers her cheek to be kissed) Remember my worthless years, too, and consider you’re worthy now—
[The light begins again to fly about distractedly. Schwartzenhopfel looks at it apologetically before he bends over to kiss her. The light deliberately flashes between them. Both of them stand back dazzled.