LOTH

Dearest!…

The exchange of kisses and of mutual contemplation is repeated.

HELEN

[Held tight in LOTH'S arms, resting her head on his shoulder, looking up at him with dim, happy eyes, whispers ecstatically.] Oh, how beautiful! How beautiful!

LOTH

To die with you—thus …

HELEN

[Passionately.] To live!… [She disengages herself from his embrace.] Why die now?… now …

LOTH