MAGDA.

But would you die for him?

MARIE.

[Standing up with a gesture of enthusiasm.] I would die a thousand deaths for him!

MAGDA.

My poor little darling! [Aside.] They bring everything to naught. The most terrible of all passions becomes in their hands a mere resigned defiance of death.

MARIE.

Whom are you speaking of?

MAGDA.

Nothing, nothing. See here, how large is this sum you need?