Even then!—One day it must happen, some day, and I, at any rate, shall never live to be old.

Ida (passionately).

Then I shall fasten my arms round you—press myself to you—Then I shall go with you.

William.

Ida! That is what one says. But you would never really do it.

Ida.

I would do it!

William.

You think so now. You don’t know how quickly one forgets.