Yes?

Rita.

“There stood your champagne, but you tasted it not.”

Allmers.

[Almost harshly.] No. I did not taste it.

[He goes away from her and stands in the garden doorway. Rita lies for some time motionless, with closed eyes.

Rita.

[Suddenly springing up.] But let me tell you one thing, Alfred.

Allmers.

[Turning in the doorway.] Well?