Hella, And yet I tell you, say what you please, leave me for instance, but you will not find another woman who can satisfy you after you have had me! I know it and will stake my life on it!
Paul. Do you rate yourself so highly?
Hella. I am rating you highly, Paul!
Paul (wavering). Do you mean to say I am ruined for happiness?... Possibly you are right.
Hella. Whoever has once become accustomed to the heights of life, will never again descend.
Paul (repeats to himself). Will never again descend.
Hella. You are too good for a woman of the dead level! See here, Paul, I have at times made life a burden to you, I now and then refused to enter upon many things just because my head was full of ideas, possibly I have been too prone to disregard your emotional nature.
Paul. Hella, do not remind me of that!
Hella. We must come to an understanding, Paul! All of that may be true. And there shall be a change. There will be a change, that much I promise you today, but show me the kindness, pack your things and come with me! Today rather than tomorrow! (She has stepped up to him and places her hands on his shoulders.)
Paul (in the most violent conflict). Hella! Hella!