Allmers.

[Nods slowly without answering.]

Asta.

[Closing her umbrella.] I have been searching for you such a long time.

Allmers.

[Without expression.] Thank you.

Asta.

[Moves a chair and seats herself close to him.] Have you been sitting here long? All the time?

Allmers.

[Does not answer at first. Presently he says.] No, I cannot grasp it. It seems so utterly impossible.