Act I]
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Bertha
[Points at him.] Remember, you allowed me to go on. I told you the whole thing from the beginning.
Richard
[As before.] I know, dear . . . And then?
Bertha
He asked for a kiss. I said: Take it.
Richard
And then?
Bertha
[Crumpling a handful of petals.] He kissed me.
Richard
Your mouth?
Bertha
Once or twice.
Richard
Long kisses?
Bertha
Fairly long. [Reflects.] Yes, the last time.
Richard
[Rubs his hands slowly; then.] With his lips? Or . . . the other way?
Bertha
Yes, the last time.
Richard
Did he ask you to kiss him?
Bertha
He did.
Richard
Did you?
