Thekla. All right. You steal women like you» steal children or fowl. You regard me to some extent like his real or personal property. Much- obliged.
Adolf. No; I regard you as his wife, and that’s- more than property; it can’t be made up in damages.
Thekla. Oh yes, it can. If you happen- to hear one fine day that he has married again, these whims and fancies of yours will disappear. [She comes over to him.] Haven’t you made up. for him to me?
Adolf. Have I?—and did you use to love him in those days?
Thekla.[Goes behind him to the fireplace on the right.] Of course I loved him—certainly.
Adolf. And afterward?
Thekla. I got tired of him.
Adolf. And just think, if you get tired of me in the same way?
Thekla. That will never be.
Adolf. But suppose another man came along with all the qualities that you want in a man? Assume the hypothesis, wouldn’t you leave me in that case?