Paul. Yes, let us ponder what we are to do now. (He sits down beside her again.)
Antoinette (nestles up to him). Not now! Not today! Promise me!
Paul. When, when, Toinette? It must come to an end.
Antoinette. It shall! But let me determine the hour, dearest!
Paul. You?
Antoinette, Yes, the day and the hour, do you hear?
Paul. Antoinette, if you put the matter in this way ... I cannot refuse, whatever you may ask!
Antoinette. Only one more day! Then I will write or come and tell you. Will you be ready?
Paul. Then I shall be ready for anything! Then we shall have a reckoning. Then life shall begin all over again.
Antoinette. Yes, another life!