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Because she deals in witchcraft. [Mysteriously.] Only think, Arnold—she has changed herself into my shadow. . [Trying to calm her.] Well, well, well—a shadow we must all have. . I am my own shadow. [With an outburst.] Do you not understand that! . [Sadly.] Yes, yes, Irene, I understand it. [''He seats himself on a stone beside the brook. She stands behind him, leaning against the wall of rock.''

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[After a pause.] Why do you sit there turning your eyes away from me?

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[Softly, shaking his head.] I dare not—I dare not look at you.

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Why dare you not look at me any more?

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You have a shadow that tortures me. And I have the crushing weight of my conscience.