There may be something horrible in that too, Asta.
Asta.
[Oppressed.] Oh, don’t talk like that! Don’t think like that!
Allmers.
[Not listening to her.] But since you are not going with him——? Since there is nothing to bind you——? Why will you not remain out here with me—and with Rita?
Asta.
[Uneasily.] No, no, I cannot. I must go back to town now.
Allmers.
But only in to town, Asta. Do you hear!
Asta.