Basil.
I couldn't help it. I knew it was poison, but I loved the poison. I would give my whole soul for one look of your eyes.
Hilda.
If you care for me at all, do your duty like a brave man—and let me respect you.
Basil.
Say that you love me, Hilda.
Hilda.
[Distracted.] You're making our friendship impossible. Don't you see that you're preventing me from ever having you here again?
Basil.
I can't help it.