Allmers.

[Yielding.] No, no—I will not. Only let me alone.

Asta.

[Leading him back to the table.] You must rest from your thoughts, Alfred. Come here and sit down.

Allmers.

[Making as if to seat himself on the bench.] Well, well—as you please.

Asta.

No, I won’t let you sit there.

Allmers.

Yes, let me.