Allmers.

[Bitterly.] Do you mean that marriage has so irreparably ruined me?

Asta.

[Quietly] No, that is not what I mean.

Allmers.

Well, then we two will live our old life over again.

Asta.

[With decision.] We cannot, Alfred.

Allmers.

Yes, we can. For the love of a brother and sister——