Hella (worried). I don't know what you mean! Surely the matter is settled. We are going, aren't we? (She looks at him anxiously.)
Paul (frees himself from her). That is not settled! I shall remain! [A moment of silence.]
Hella (furiously). You are going to remain?
Paul (curtly). I shall remain ... And no power on earth will swerve me from my purpose! Not even you, Hella!
Hella (plants herself before him). Are you trying to play the part of the stronger sex? Eye to eye, Paul! No evasions now! Are you playing the farce of the stronger sex?
Paul. I do what I must do!
Hella. What you must?... Well so must I.
Paul (bows his head). I know that, and I am not hindering you!
Hella (reflects a moment, then). And do you realize that that practically means separation for us?
Paul. I have already told you, Hella, I am prepared for anything.