Paul. But I can't help it. I must look into them! I feel as if I must find something there.
Antoinette (turning away). Don't go to any trouble!
Paul. Indeed, indeed, Antoinette!
Antoinette. What in the world could you find?
Paul. ... Possibly my lost life?
Antoinette (excited). Why do you speak so to me, Paul?
Paul. Do I hear it from your lips, Paul, Paul, as of old?
Antoinette (frightened). Paul! Paul! Desist!
Paul. It has been a long time since I have heard that sound!
Antoinette. Desist, at least for today, I beg of you! It seems like a sin to me!