And now it's the end. The life we led was impossible. I tried to do something that was beyond my power. I'm going away. I can't and I won't live with you any longer.

Jenny.

[Frightened at herself and at what he says.] Basil, you don't mean that?

Basil.

I've struggled against it for months. And now I'm beaten.

Jenny.

You've got me to count with. I won't let you go.

Basil.

[Bitterly.] What more d'you want? Isn't it enough that you've ruined my whole life?

Jenny.