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[Rises and stands for a moment looking at him.] If you want to get rid of me, you have only to say so.

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Why will you use such phrases? Get rid of you?

Maia. Yes, if you want to have done with me, please say so right out. And I will go that instant.

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[With an almost imperceptible smile.] Do you intend that as a threat, Maia?

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There can be no threat for you in what I said.

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[Rising.] No, I confess you are right there. [Adds after a pause.] You and I cannot possibly go on living together like this

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Well? And then?

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There is no "then" about it. [''With emphasis on his words.''] Because we two cannot go on living together alone—it does not necessarily follow that we must part.