]. I have loved you truly, Miss Nato, but I must give you up. I am not to blame for it. Farewell.
[Goes to the door.
[Barssegh laughs for joy.
OSSEP [
approaching Salome, who stands dismayed, takes her by the arm and points to the departing Alexander
]. There goes your official!
NATO [
standing at the left near the sofa
]. Alexander! Alexander! [
Exit Alexander