[To Salome.] Yes—everything. Directly the house is silent we let ourselves out at the front door.

Salome.

How do we get in again?

Sheba.

By this window. It has a patent safety fastening, so it can be opened with a hairpin.

Salome.

We’re courageous girls, aren’t we?

Sheba.

Yes, I don’t consider we’re ordinary young ladies, at all.

Salome.