No indeed, sir, you shall not get away so lightly.

But seriously now, Harold, you would hurt me if it were not so absurd.

Do you think that a woman's love is like this sunshade which I carry in my hand, a thing only fitted for the sunshine, and of no use when the winds blow and the clouds gather ?" "I would not drag you down, Clara." "Should I not be dragged down indeed if I left your side at such a time?
It is only now that I can be of use to you, help you, sustain you.

You have always been so strong, so above me.

You are strong still, but then two will be stronger.