Ah gratious Heav 'n that brought this thing to me
grant me one hour of calm within my soul,
power for my hands to work my will.
(He goes to door and looks it, then comes down to his
easel. Paola remains in her position until a sudden
darkness falls upon the stage again and the bell begins
to toll again. In a few oments the little gallery room
is revealed again, and the bell stopes when the stage is
light once more. Pauline and Leonhard are meated on the
divan with their faces towards the picture on the centre
wall.)
PAULINE
Dost thou remember —.
LEONHARD
Pauline where are you?
You're dreaning?
PAULINE
(As if in a dream)
It comes again, all that we once have lived,
Lionardo—must it be so--
LEONHARD
Pauline-Pauline what is it?
PAULINE
(As if awaking)
Leonhard! (She looks around)
You seem to have lost yourself for a moment?
PAULINE
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