MAGDA.

And when I cease to need you?

HEFFTERDINGT.

There will be no change in me, Miss Magda. [As he is going, he meets Schwartze in the doorway.]

Enter Schwartze.

SCHWARTZE.

Good-morning, my dear pastor! Will you go out on the porch for a moment? I will follow you. [Exit Heffterdingt.] Now, did you sleep well, my child? [Kisses her on the forehead.]