Ernest
[kneels, kisses her hand, and arises]
Of course not! You blessed girl, don't you suppose I understand? It's all for my sake. Therefore for your sake—no.
Helen
Then for my sake—for the sake of everything our love stands for!
Ernest
[laughing fondly]
Do you think I'd let you do anything for anybody's sake you're sure, later, to regret?
Helen
Then don't ask me to marry you, Ernest. We'd both regret that later. It would destroy the two things that have brought us together, love and work.