ALLMERS. [Nodding slowly.] So that was the last they saw of him.
RITA. [Suffocated with tears.] Yes.
ALLMERS. [In a dull voice.] And never—never will anyone see him again.
RITA. [Wailing.] I shall see him day and night, as he lay down there.
ALLMERS. With great, open eyes.
RITA. [Shuddering.] Yes, with great, open eyes. I see them! I see them now!
ALLMERS. [Rises slowly and looks with quiet menace at her.] Were they evil, those eyes, Rita?
RITA. [Turning pale.] Evil—!
ALLMERS. [Going close up to her.] Were they evil eyes that stared up? Up from the depths?
RITA. [Shrinking from him.] Alfred—!