Hilda.
[Much disturbed, rising from her seat.] I wanted you to be so happy.
Basil.
[Going towards her.] Hilda!
Hilda.
No—don't.... Please!
Basil.
If it weren't for you I couldn't have lived. It was only by seeing you that I gathered courage to go on with it. And each time I came here I loved you more passionately.
Hilda.
Oh, why did you come?