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?
Thekla. No.
Adolf. If he riveted you to him so strongly that you couldn't be parted from him, then of course you'd give me up?
Thekla. No; I have never yet said anything like that.
Adolf. But you can't love two people at the same time?
Thekla. Oh yes. Why not?
Adolf. I can't understand it.
Thekla. Is anything then impossible simply because you can't understand it? All men are not made on the same lines, you know.
Adolf [getting up a few steps to the left]. I am now beginning to understand.