Allmers.
And you think she doesn’t care very much about him now?
Rita.
Not seriously; not utterly and entirely; not unreservedly—I am sure she doesn’t. [Looks searchingly at him.] Would it displease you if she did?
Allmers.
It would not exactly displease me. But it would certainly be a disquieting thought——
Rita.
Disquieting?
Allmers.
Yes; you must remember that I am responsible for Asta—for her life’s happiness.