MAGDA.

[In a stifled voice.] Call them, then.

HEFFTERDINGT.

[Opening the door on the left.] She will stay.

Enter Marie; then Mrs. Schwartze, Franziska, and Schwartze. Marie throws herself joyfully into Magda's arms. Mrs. Schwartze also embraces her.

SCHWARTZE.

It was your duty, my child.