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George, it is yet time. If you love some one else----
George.
In heaven's name, child, have you ever mentioned this to any one?
Gertrude.
Only to papa; he was very angry and scolded me dreadfully.
George.
H'm! Now listen to me, my pet----
Gertrude.
Rather than make you unhappy, I would jump into the river----
George.
In the first place, your presence here in this condition is decidedly improper----
Gertrude.
But we are to be married in three days----
George.
So much more reason. [_Stroking her hair_.] What beautiful hair you have, dear!
Gertrude.
[_Happily_.] Do you like it?
George.
And in the second place, I will have none other than you. We will love each other very much. At first you will be my playmate--and then--later, perhaps--my real mate. Are you satisfied?
Gertrude.
Yes, dear!
George.
And now, you must go to bed!
Gertrude.
Then I will wrap myself in my hair--and I will dream of you and what you said--that it is beautiful--and so I will fall asleep. Good-night, George dear!
George.
[_Kisses her on the forehead_.] Good-night!
[_He gloomily takes position at table with a sigh when_ Gertrude _exits, covering his face with his hands_. Marie _enters softly_.]
George.
Marie, you have come----
Marie.
It is early yet, is it not?
George.
We have a full hour more. Have they all gone to bed?
Marie.
I think so. All the lights are out.
George.
Come, sit here----
Marie.
I--I--I think I will go back upstairs!
George.
No, no; here is something to read! You see, I'm reading myself.
Marie.
Very well. [_Sits_.] But, George, I would really prefer to go to the depot alone.
George.
[_Softly_.] Marie! [_She shuts her eyes_.] Are you tired? [_She shakes her head_.] One whole hour I will have you all to myself!
Marie.
George----
George.
Marie!!!
