[Not noticing what he says.] I tell you I can do anything; but I cannot sacrifice him!
Carlyon.
If you care for him so much——
Vera.
[Turning quickly.] I care nothing for him, nothing! Of course you are first. I will do anything in the world for you—— only this is so terrible! I can't tell him.
Carlyon.
Tell him! Of course you can't!
Vera.
Oh, not that! I did not mean that!
Carlyon.