I mean that I will try with all my might to make his misfortune as painless and easy to him as it can possibly be.

Rita.

Oh, but, dear—thank Heaven, I don’t think he feels it so deeply.

Asta.

[With emotion.] Yes, Rita, he does.

Allmers.

Yes, you may be sure he feels it deeply.

Rita.

[Impatiently.] But, Alfred, what more can you do for him?

Allmers.