Thee far from us—thus it appeared to me.
(He pauses a while in the expectation that Strader will say something, but since the latter remains silent Felix continues.)
I would not seem to cast thee coldly forth
From out our group to other paths of life.
I only wish to check thy further steps
In that illusion which confuseth thee.
What spirit sees in spirit must by souls
In spirit also be received and lived.
How foolish were it if Felicia
Should take the fairies living in her soul,