No. I did it. Forgive me. I had to do it.
Helen
Oh, and this spoils everything!
Ernest
[comes closer]
No! It glorifies everything! [He breaks loose.] I have loved you from the first day you came and looked up at me for orders. I didn't want you there; I didn't want any woman there. I tried to tire you out with overwork but couldn't. I tried to drive you out by rudeness, but you stayed. And that made me love you more. Oh, I love you! I love you! I love you!
Helen
Don't; oh, don't love me!
Ernest
[still closer]