Soph. He, a murderer, whose death has been justly due a thousand times, and I, innocent, the woman you say you love——

Adr. [Bowing his head, not meeting her look] I have told you the truth.

Soph. And that is why we part forever?

Adr. That is why.

Soph. Because I could not forgive you?

Adr. No. I should want more than forgiveness. I should want you to understand.

Soph. That you were right?

Adr. Yes.

Soph. And I couldn't understand?