MAGDA.

[Patting her and looking from one to the other.] Well, the child asks so prettily. Pastor, I am at your service. [Marie thanks her silently.]

[Aside to Mrs. Schwartze.] Now he'll give her a lecture. Come.

You were once the cause of my sending her from my home. To-day you must see to it that she remains. [Heffterdingt expresses doubt.]

Marie!

Yes, papa.

[Exit Schwartze, Mrs. Schwartze, Franziska, and Marie.