Antoinette (motionless). Doctor?

Paul, (painfully). Once my name was Paul. Don't you remember?

Antoinette. I have forgotten it!

Paul (controls himself). Well then, madam, may I speak to you?

Antoinette. Will you not call your wife?

Paul. May I not speak to you?

Antoinette. I don't know what you could have to say.

Paul. Something that concerns only you and me and not another soul!

Antoinette (gets up). I do not care to hear it. (Takes a few steps into the hall.)

Paul (seizes her hand). Antoinette!