It was really a great misfortune—for both of us—that we two, of all people, should come together.
Wangel.
[Starts.] What do you say?
Ellida.
Oh yes it was—and it could not but be. It could lead to nothing but unhappiness—especially considering the way we came together.
Wangel.
Why, what was wrong with the way——?
Ellida.
Listen now, Wangel,—it is useless for us to go on any longer lying to ourselves—and to each other.
Wangel.