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Allmers.
[Looking at her anxiously.] What do I tempt you to wish, Rita? Rita. [Vehemently, going away from him.] No, no, no—I won't tell you that! Never! Allmers. [Drawing nearer to her.] Rita! I implore you—for my sake and for your own—do not let yourself be tempted into evil. [Borgheim and Asta come up from the garden. They both show signs of restrained emotion. They look serious and dejected. Asta remains out on the verandah. Borgheim comes into the room.
Borgheim.
So that is over—Miss Allmers and I have had our last walk together.
Rita.
[Looks at him with surprise.] Ah! And there is no longer journey to follow the walk?
Borgheim.
Yes, for me.
Rita.
For you alone?
Borgheim.
Yes, for me alone.
