Allmers.

[Wringing his hands.] And now it is too late! Too late!

Rita.

And no consolation anywhere—in anything.

Allmers.

[With sudden passion.] You are the guilty one in this!

Rita.

[Rising.] I!

Allmers.

Yes, you! It was your fault that he became—what he was! It was your fault that he could not save himself when he fell into the water.