Basil.
[With a cry of joy.] Ah! Hilda.
[He clasps her passionately in his arms.
Hilda.
Oh, I can't bear it. I won't lose you. Basil, say you love me.
Basil.
[In a madness of joy.] Yes. I love you with all my heart.
Hilda.
I could have borne it if you'd been happy.
Basil.