ALICE. [To CURT] Now he is lying. [To the CAPTAIN] Why, that's fine, my dear.
CAPTAIN. So much for that.
Silence, during which the CAPTAIN is looking at ALICE and CURT as if expecting them to speak.
ALICE. [To CURT] Don't say a word, but let him begin—then he will show his cards.
CAPTAIN. [To ALICE] Did you say anything?
ALICE. No, not a word.
CAPTAIN. [Dragging on the words] Well, Curt!
ALICE. [To CURT] There—now he is coming out.
CAPTAIN. Well, I went to the city, as you know. [CURT nods assent] Mm-mm, I picked up acquaintances—and among others—a young cadet [dragging] in the artillery. [Pause, during which CURT shows some agitation] As—we are in need of cadets right here, I arranged with the Colonel to let him come here. This ought to please you, especially when I inform you that—he is—your own son!
ALICE. [To CURT] The vampire—don't you see?