Thekla. You've come, then, to warn me?

Gustav. I've come to demand back what you stole from me, not what you had as a present. You stole my honor, and I could only win back mine by taking yours—wasn't I right?

Thekla [after a pause, going over to him on the right]. Honor! Hm! And are you satisfied now?

Gustav [after a pause]. I am satisfied now.

[He presses the bell by the door L. for the Waiter.]

Thekla [after another pause]. And now you're going to your bride, Gustav?

Gustav. I have none—and shall never have one. I am not going home because I have no home, and shall never have one.

[Waiter comes in on the lef.]

Scene VI.

[Previous characters—Waiter standing back.]