between joy and sorrow, and now, having touched happiness, I
cannot live without grasping it. I cannot, Ingolf, I cannot live
without you.

INGOLF. Could you get any happiness out of life with a man who
does not love you?

HADDA PADDA [silent, gets up, and walks up to the piano, leaning
heavily against it].

INGOLF [takes out the ring, and puts it on the table].

HADDA PADDA [does not stir]. Ingolf, this is my last request.
Don't make our separation harder than necessary. I cannot remain
in your home when they all know it. Do me the favor of wearing the
ring till I leave for home. You won't have to wait long. Will you
promise me that?

INGOLF [holds the ring in his hand without answering].

HADDA PADDA. This is my last request.

INGOLF. I promise. [Puts the ring on his hand.]

HADDA PADDA [watches him as he puts it on].

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