ASENATH. (_interrupting him_) And now the advice. It is this. Ally
yourself to the wisest woman in the land of Egypt--one who can teach
you to interpret the dreams of Pharaoh. Then you shall become the
second in power in the kingdom.
JOSEPH. The second in power in the kingdom! Asenath--do not mock me.
Can you do this?
ASENATH. I swear that I can and will!
JOSEPH. (_overcome_) You do love me....
ASENATH. (_jumping up_) Love you! What nonsense! (_Scornfully_) Love!
JOSEPH. You--you don't love me?
ASENATH. Not in the least!
JOSEPH. But--but--then what are you doing it for?
ASENATH. I am doing it for _myself_. Do you think I wish to stay
in Heliopolis all my life? No--I want power and riches--and I intend to
have them. But I cannot get them, unfortunately, without wasting my
time with some man.
JOSEPH. And I--?
ASENATH. You are the man.
JOSEPH. Admirable!