Should you not say—sorrow as well? A great sorrow?

Rosmer.

Yes—if one can get through it—over it—away from it.

Rebecca.

That is what you must do.

Rosmer.

[Shakes his head gloomily.] I shall never get over this—wholly. There will always be a doubt—a question left. I can never again know that luxury of the soul which makes life so marvellously sweet to live!

Rebecca.

[Bends over his chair-back, and says more softly:] What is it you mean, Rosmer?

Rosmer.