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Allmers.
There may be something horrible in that too, Asta.
Asta.
[Oppressed.] Oh, don't talk like that! Don't think like that!
Allmers.
[Not listening to her.] But since you are not going with him? Since there is nothing to bind you? Why will you not remain out here with me—and with Rita?
Asta.
[Uneasily.] No, no, I cannot. I must go back to town now.
Allmers.
But only in to town, Asta. Do you hear!
Asta.
Yes.
Allmers.
And you must promise me that you will soon come out again.
Asta.
[Quickly.] No, no, I dare not promise you that, for the present.
Allmers.
Well—as you will. We shall soon meet in town, then.
