Paul. That is just the way you stood in our park when you were a girl, out there under the alders, and beckoned to me when you wanted me to come and play with you.
Antoinette (beckoning roguishly). Come on, Paul. Come on. Isn't that it?
Paul. Just so! Just so!
Antoinette. Catch me, Paulie!... Catch me! (She runs to the left, opens the door and remains standing.)
Paul (runs after her and seizes her). Now I have you, you rogue?
Antoinette (in his arms). Have me and hold me fast!
Paul. New Year's Eve! New Year's Eve!... Is it here?
Antoinette. It's no longer necessary for us to cast lead to find out how long we are to live. We know!
Paul. Soon we shall know nothing!
Antoinette. Soon we shall know all!