Paul. And all in order to remain young and beautiful?... You vain, vain creature!
Antoinette (mysteriously). And in order to forget, you foolish, foolish fellow!
Paul (to himself, bitterly). In order to forget!
Antoinette (taking his head in her hands). Don't think of it! Don't think of it! Now we have found each other again. That too is past!
Paul. Yes, all is past! I have you and shall never leave you!... (Looking up at the walls). Yes, look down upon me out of your frames! Father and mother, envy me! Venerable hall, rarely have you beheld such happiness!...
Antoinette. Happiness and death in one, lover!
Paul. Possibly they are one and the same! (The door at the left is opened, both get up.)
Aunt Clara's (voice from the left). Paul, are you here?
Paul. We are here. Aunt Clara! (Noise from the left.)
Aunt Clara (comes forward). Our guests are about to go, Paul.