Berthold. [Staggers to his feet and makes a fumbling movement for his knife; but as he touches it he sinks down again with a cry.] I cannot, Princess, I cannot!
Snow White. But you must, Berthold! How else can you save your children?
Berthold. [Sobbing.] I will find some way some way.
Snow White. No, it's not possible, Berthold!
Berthold. It's not possible for me to—kill—your Highness.[There is a silence.]
Snow White. Berthold, considering the way the Queen has behaved do you think it would be very wrong to tell her a story?
Berthold. [Dazed.] Wrong?
Snow White. Because if it weren't wrong, mightn't you tell her that you'd killed me without doing it?
