AUDR. You don’t love me! You don’t love me! You don’t love me!
MICH. If I had ten thousand worlds I’d sell them all and buy your soul. But I will keep the vow I have vowed. You are the holiest thing on earth to me. I will keep you white and stainless from me.
AUDR. You’ll never forget me.
MICH. I have forgotten you.
AUDR. You’ll never forget me.
MICH. (same cold tone, going up the altar steps). I have forgotten you.
(Stands with his back to her for a few moments.)
AUDR. (with a gesture of resignation). You’ll let me put a bunch or two of flowers about the church before I go?
MICH. If I asked you not——
AUDR. I should obey you.