Is she...? Van Elst. I don't know. Vennema. Couldn't you tell? You may tell me. Van Elst. Yes; I think a little. Vennema. That hurts. I never thought she would allow herself to get into such a state. Has she been this way for a long time? Van Elst. About ten minutes, I should say. But she'll be quite all right in a little while. Vennema. I can't help being distressed over it. That she should have descended to this! Van Elst. Do you know what the maid told me? She said that they are happy together, and that he is truly in love with her. Vennema. Yes. But why did he allow her to go this far? Van Elst. She won't see anybody. Vennema. Not even me? Her father? Van Elst. Perhaps you. Vennema. What do you think? Will she come home with us? Have you found out? Van Elst. She didn't pay any attention to me. She didn't quite understand my mission. I don't know. Perhaps you had better speak to her.

Vennema Monologue from Louise

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