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?