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.