MAGDA.

Well, we can begin now.

MRS. ELLRICH.

[Aside.] Do you understand this?

[Mrs. Von Klebs shrugs her shoulder. The ladies rise and take their leave, shaking hands with Mrs. Schwartze and Franziska, and bowing to Magda.]

MRS. SCHWARTZE.

[Confused.] Must you go already, ladies? My husband will be so sorry--