I can’t help it. [Sobs harder.]

Geert.

[Pulling her arms from his neck.]—Now then! My head can’t stand such a lot of noise——

Jo.

[Startled.] A lot of noise?

Geert.

[Grumbling.] You don’t understand it of course—six months solitary—in a dirty, stinking cell. [Puts his hand before his eyes as if blinded by the light.] Drop the curtain a bit—This sunshine drives me mad!

Jo.

My God—Geert——

Geert.