HELLA. Especially in connection with my correspondence. You have certainly been a real help to me there. I shall have to carry that burden alone again, now. But what is to be done about it? No other course is possible. We must part. GLYSZINSKI. But why? At least, give me a reason! Don't turn me out in this fashion. HELLA. It is necessary on account of my husband, dear friend! I must make this sacrifice for him. GLYSZINSKI (raging). The monster! (He paces through the hall wildly.) HELLA (with clarity). You know, it cannot be denied that Paul can't bear you, that he is always annoyed when he sees you ... GLYSZINSKI. Do you suppose the reverse is not true? HELLA. Yes, you men are exasperating. No one can eradicate your jealousy! _That_ makes an unconstrained intercourse impossible! But what is to be done? Paul is my husband, _not you_. And so I am compelled to request you to yield. GLYSZINSKI (with his hands raised). Kill me, Hella, but don't turn me out. HELLA (wards him off). A pleasant journey. _You_ will be able to find comfort. GLYSZINSKI. I shall be alone, Hella! HELLA (straightening up). All of us are! GLYSZINSKI. May I ever see you again, Hella? HELLA. Possibly later! And now go! I do not care to have my husband find you here when he comes. Why here he is now. (She pushes him over toward the right, the door has been opened and the singing has ceased in the meantime.) PAUL (has entered, sees Glyszinski, frigidly). Are you still here? If you wish to talk together, I'll go out. HELLA (comes over to PAUL). Please stay, Paul! GLYSZINSKI has just been telling me that he is going to take the night train back to Berlin and he is asking you for a sleigh. Isn't that it, Doctor? (GLYSZINSKI nods silently, passes by PAUL and goes out at the right.) PAUL (frigidly). What's the use of this farce? HELLA (places her hand on his shoulder). Not a farce, Paul! It is really true! When we get to Berlin tomorrow evening, you will no longer find Glyszinski at our rooms! Are you satisfied now? Have I finally succeeded in pleasing you, you grumbler! PAUL (turns away, clenching his fists nervously). Oh, well! HELLA. Look into my face, Paul, old comrade! Tell me if you are pleased with your comrade. (PAUL is silent.) HELLA (frowning). Now isn't that a proof to you of my fidelity and sincerity? PAUL. Do not torment me, Hella. My decision is final! HELLA (worried). I don't know what you mean! Surely the matter is settled. We are going, aren't we? (She looks at him anxiously.) PAUL (frees himself from her). That is not settled! I shall _remain_! [A moment of silence.] HELLA (furiously). You are going to remain? PAUL (curtly). I shall remain ... And no power on earth will swerve me from my purpose! Not even you, Hella! HELLA (plants herself before him). Are you trying to play the part of the stronger sex? Eye to eye, Paul! No evasions now! Are you playing the farce of the stronger sex? PAUL. I do what I must do!