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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?

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