Rosmer.

My dear Kroll, I don’t suppose that side of the matter ever entered her head. And besides, of course she has full liberty of action, just as I have.

Kroll.

Indeed? Ah, no doubt that follows from your new line of thought. For Miss West presumably shares your present standpoint?

Rosmer.

Yes, she does. We two have worked our way forward in faithful comradeship.

Kroll.

[Looks at him and slowly shakes his head.] Oh, you blind, deluded being!

Rosmer.

I? Why do you say that?