Asta.
[Shaking her head.] It makes all the difference, Alfred. Our relation is not that of brother and sister.
Allmers.
No, no. But it is none the less sacred for that—it will always be equally sacred.
Asta.
Do not forget—that it is subject to the law of change, as you said just now.
Allmers.
[Looks inquiringly at her.] Do you mean that——
Asta.
[Quietly, but with warm emotion.] Not a word more—my dear, dear Alfred. [Takes up the flowers from the chair.] Do you see these water-lilies?