Allmers.
No, never, Asta. I tell you I cannot split up my life between two vocations. But I will act out my "human responsibility"—in my own life.
Rita.
[With a smile.] Do you think you can live up to such high resolves at home here?
Allmers.
[Taking her hand.] With you to help me, I can. [Holds out the other hand.] And with you too, Asta.
Rita.
[Drawing her hand away.] Ah—with both of us! So, after all, you can divide yourself.
Allmers.
Why, my dearest Rita——!