And when the poor tatters were quite worn out—what then?

[With a large gesture.] Then there we shall stand, free and serene—as the man and woman we really are!

[Laughing.] You with your goat-legs yes!

And you with your—. Well, let that pass.

Yes, come—let us pass—on.

Stop! Whither away, comrade?

Down to the hotel, of course.

And afterward?

Then we'll take a polite leave of each other, with thanks for pleasant company.

Can we part, we two? Do you think we can?