George.
With me you would have found peace. We would have worked together and planned through half the nights--and you know how ambitious I am.
Marie.
And so am I, for you! You should be the first and greatest. They all shall bow before you--I myself will kneel before you and say to you: "You love to rule and command? Now rule--now command!!!!!!"
[Throws herself before him--her arms around his knees, looking up.]
George.
Marie, in heaven's name rise! If any one should see you so----
Marie.
Let them see me----