Nor taken from us in vain, either.
Allmers.
[Looking steadfastly at her.] Be quite clear about one thing, Rita—it is not love that is driving you to this.
Rita.
No, it is not—at any rate, not yet.
Allmers.
Well, then what is it?
Rita.
[Half-evasively.] You have so often talked to Asta of human responsibility——
Allmers.