She asked him her questions,
But she would never get the reply.
He asked her his questions,
But he would never be allowed to finish them.
She asked him her questions,
But he would not be allowed to answer them.
He asked her his questions,
But she would never be able to answer.
The unanswered questions led to a forbidden plan. They were separated for a good reason, but this was an exception.
They met just before she went, but not a word she could say.
The only ones heard was "Count Olaf is-
And then complete and utter silence.