Allmers.

Yes, for me it is impossible. Before you came to me, here I sat, torturing myself unspeakably with this crushing, gnawing sorrow——

Asta.

Yes?

Allmers.

And would you believe it, Asta——? H’m——

Asta.

Well?

Allmers.

In the midst of all the agony, I found myself speculating what we should have for dinner to-day.