Antoinette. Yes, indeed, that's the way they stand. I don't think of making a secret of it. The whole world knows it. It is shouted from the house-tops!
Paul (clenches his fists). The dog!
Antoinette. It's easy for you to use strong terms now. You hounded me into it! I owe it all to you. But one consolation has remained for me. I have become unhappy. But so are you! And that is why I have come.
Paul (straightens up). What does this mean, Antoinette?
Antoinette. Heavens! Simple enough! You do take an interest in the woman that has been preferred to you. You would like to make the acquaintance of such a marvel.
Paul (offended). You are malicious, madam!
Antoinette. Not at all. I only wanted to see, with my own eyes, how happy you are. But I am quite sufficiently informed. One only needs to take a look at you.
Paul (painfully). Are you satisfied now?
Antoinette (from the bottom of her heart). Yes.
Paul. Are you compelled to detest me?