XIIIA 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.