Forgive me!

Wittich.

There is nothing to forgive. And I am not going to kill any one. What good would it do? (Julia sobs, hiding her face in her hands.)

Pierre.

Well, then--don't kneel there--like that--Julia, dear!

Julia.

I shall lie here until he raises me. Raise me! Take me in your arms! Oh, George----

Wittich.

Yes, that's what they always say. (Sinks into reverie again.)

Pierre (aside to her).