LOTH
I will tell you in all seriousness, dearest; indeed, I think it is my duty…. In the course of my life a considerable number of women….
HELEN
[With a quick and violent start, pressing her hand over his mouth.] For the love of…. Tell me that some day, later, when we are old, when the years have passed, when I shall say to you: "now!" Do you hear! Not before!
LOTH
Just as you will.
HELEN
Rather tell me something sweet now!… Listen: repeat after me:
LOTH
What?