(Hartright takes from his bag the painting of Laura. He looks at it. He walks along the embankment)

[HARTRIGHT]
Ever on my mind
Evermore without you
I'll never know a thought or feeling
That isn't about you

Never more alone
Never to forget you
Not when my life was changed forever
The first time I met you

You're all I know
And though I've lost you
You're someone I can't let go of

Every living day
Ever filled with sorrow
How can I face a life without you
Or even tomorrow?
Evermore without you
Were we never meant to be?

(He sees the facade of the pawnbroker’s shop. He looks at the picture. He makes his decision to pawn the picture. He goes into the shop.)
(He comes back out)

Nevermore alone
Never to forget you
Not when my life was changed forever
The first time I met you

You're all I know
And though I've lost you
You're someone I can't let go of

Every living day
Ever filled with sorrow
How can I face a life without you
Or even tomorrow?
Evermore without you
Were we never meant to be?

(Laura’s picture is hung in the window. Hartright watches. Then he moves off)

Every living day
Ever filled with sorrow
How can I face a life without you?

(He makes his decision to carry on without her)
Evermore without you
We were never meant to be