A Garden Bower

Margaret runs in, hides behind the door, holds the tip of her
fingers to her lips, and peers through the crevice.

Margaret.
He's coming!

Faust [enters].
Rogue, it's thus you tease!
I've caught you!

He kisses her.

Margaret [embracing him and returning the kiss].
Best of men, I love you from my heart?

MEPHISTOPHELES knocks

Faust [stamping].
Who's there?

Mephistopheles.
A friend!

Faust.
A beast!

Mephistopheles.
I think it's time to part.

Martha [enters].
Yes, sir, it's late.

Faust.
Mayn't I escort you, please?

Margaret.
My mother would- Good-by!

Faust.
Must I go then?
Good-by!

Martha.
Adieu!

Margaret.
But soon to meet again!

FAUST and MEPHISTOPHELES exeunt.

Margaret.
Dear God! The things that such a man
Can think of! Everything! I only can
Stand there before him shamed and quivering
And answer "Yes" to everything.
I am a poor unknowing child, and he-
I do not see what he can find in me.

Exit.