ALBERT—[_With ceremonious elegance._] Alexandra ... last night you made
handsome amends for a blunder of mine. I ask you now to stay at my side
through life. And when I am at fault be always as ... as ... courageous
as you were then. Will you? [_Extends his hand to her._]
ALEXANDRA—[_Gives him her hand. There is a brief silence._] Albert ... it
is my duty to be quite candid. If I tell you honestly that at this moment
I feel no other sentiment toward you than respect ... and friendship——
ALBERT—Then I answer you, Xara, that it suffices me now.
ALEXANDRA—[_Wistfully but kindly._] We haven’t contrived a love match,
have we?