[Closes the door and disappears.
ALICE comes in from the left with pillows and a blanket.
CAPTAIN. Who was that at the door? Anybody?
ALICE. Why, it was old Mary from the poorhouse who just went by.
CAPTAIN. Are you sure?
ALICE. Are you afraid?
CAPTAIN. I, afraid? Oh, no!
ALICE. As you don't want to go to bed, you can lie here.
CAPTAIN. [Goes over to the couch and lies down] I'll lie here.
[Tries to take ALICE's hand, but she pulls it away. CURT comes in with the water bottle.
CAPTAIN. Curt, don't go away from me!