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I could not come to you, Arnold. I was lying down there, sleeping the long, deep, dreamful sleep.

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But now you have awakened, Irene!

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[Shakes her head.] I have the heavy, deep sleep still in my eyes. . You shall see that day will dawn and lighten for us both. . Do not believe that. . [Urgently.] I do believe it! And I know it! Now that I have found you again. Risen from the grave. . Transfigured! Irene. Only risen, Arnold. Not transfigured. [He crosses over to her by means of stepping-stones below the cascade.