And so she won't do it!

Frau v. Yburg.

What's come over you, Herr Ebeling? You're not listening!

Ebeling (firmly, quietly).

Very well, then she shall not.

Frau v. Yburg.

For God's sake! You, too! You, too, want----

Ebeling.

My dear friend, I have done all that lay in my power, often against my own convictions, I can assure you. She knows what she is doing. She will not. Very well. I'm not here to bait her to her ruin. I am very sorry, but this time I must refuse my assistance.

Frau v. Yburg.