DIANE.
[Sadly.]
Ah, no! The more you do for me, the more his pride revolts, till now I dare not tell him of our marriage.
PAUL.
Diane—listen. The time has come when you must choose between us. I staked my life in saving yours, and his! He loves but little if he hesitates to keep the precious life I saved unmarred by sorrow.
DIANE. Well, then, so be it! Have your will! But oh, seek first his blessing for our love, before you tell him of our secret marriage.
PAUL.
My love for you will teach me tenderness for him. Go now and send him here.
[Kissing her.]
Courage! All may yet be well.