[stops—perplexed]
You mean ... without marriage?
Helen
I mean without marriage.
[They look into each other's eyes.
Ernest
A moment ago I thought I loved you as much as man could love woman. I was mistaken in you—I was mistaken in myself. For now I love you as man never loved before. You superb, you wonderful woman!
Helen
[holds out her hand to be shaken, not caressed]
Then you agree?