Classic Poem

A GARDEN-ARBOR

(MARGARET comes in, conceals herself behind the door, puts her finger to her lips, and peeps through the crack .)

MARGARET

He comes!

FAUST ( entering )

Ah, rogue! a tease thou art:
I have thee! ( He kisses her .)

MARGARET

(clasping him, and returning the kiss)

Dearest man! I love thee from my heart.

(MEPHISTOPHELES knocks )

FAUST ( stamping his foot )

Who's there?

MEPHISTOPHELES

A friend!

FAUST

A beast!

MEPHISTOPHELES

Tis time to separate.

MARTHA ( coming )

Yes, Sir, 'tis late.

FAUST

May I not, then, upon you wait?

MARGARET

My mother would — farewell!

FAUST

Ah, can I not remain?

Farewell!

MARTHA

Adieu!

MARGARET

And soon to meet again!

[ Exeunt FAUST and MEPHISTOPHELES.

MARGARET

Dear God! However is it, such
A man can think and know so much?
I stand ashamed and in amaze,
And answer " Yes " to all he says,
A poor, unknowing child! and he —
I can't think what he finds in me![ Exit .