She said that he had taken possession of her mind—her whole mind—centred all her thoughts upon himself alone. She says that she can never leave him—that she will remain here, where he is—
[With flashing eyes.] She will not be allowed to!
[As if feeling his way.] Who will not allow her?
[Rapidly.] He will not either!
Oh no—I understand the whole thing now. After this, she would merely be—in the way.
You understand nothing—since you can talk like that! No, I will tell you why he kept hold of her.
Well then, why?
In order to keep hold of you.
Has he told you so?
No, but it is so. It must be so! [Wildly.] I will—I will have it so!