Hella (has recovered from her astonishment and starts for Antoinette, savagely). Who are you, and what do you want here?
Paul (steps between them, very seriously). Hella ... If you please ...
Antoinette (restrains Paul, with a quiet, distinguished bearing). I am not afraid, Paul. Just continue, madam.
Hella (furiously). Who has given you the right to intrude here?
[Paul has retreated a little in response to Antoinette's entreating glance.]
Antoinette. Ask yourself, madam. Who was here earlier, you or I?
Hella (turns away abruptly). I shall not quarrel with you, I shall simply show you the door!
Paul. Well, well. We are standing on my soil now, Hella! Remember that!
Hella (infuriated). Oh, I suppose you are insisting upon your rights!
Paul, Why I simply must. You are forcing me to do so!