Helen

But we cannot marry—then or any other to-morrow.

Ernest

Can't? What nonsense!

Helen

[shaking her head and restraining him]

I have slaved for you all these months—not because I wanted to win you from your work but to help you in it. And now—after all—shall I destroy you? No! No!

Ernest

I love you—you love me—nothing else matters.

Helen