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. Another step.

Dr. . One more effort—the last. [''They help her to the sofa, where she sits down. The rest stand round her.'']

. I should like to kiss her. [''Points to Inés, who comes nearer. Juana takes her hand and draws her to her.''] No, your hand is warm and my breath is ice. I may not kiss you! It would be to give you the kiss of death. [Pushes her gently away and lets her hand fall.] Not with the lips, but in thought do I kiss you.

. [To Edward and Inés.] Come away. The poor woman wants to be alone with him. [To Juana.] Till later, and courage. Your pains are over.

. Yes, those of this world.

. Poor woman! [Stands and looks at her.]

. Come, my darling.

SCENE VII

Don Lorenzo and Juana.

. [After a pause.] Have they already gone?

. Yes, dear Juana. We are alone.

. At last. At last has come the hour so long desired. All things come—and all things pass! Listen to me, Lorenzo. Life is slipping from me so quickly, so quickly, and I have still so many things to say to you. The first is—I am innocent. I did not think—I did not want—I did[Tears interrupt her.]

. I know it, Juana—I know it.

. You do not know. Everything is against me—everything.

. I beg you not to worry yourself in this way. Forget all, and rest. 120