CURT. Yes, and it is what experience has taught me. Once I believed the very opposite—and paid dearly for it!
ALICE. Now he's coming!
CURT. I have never seen you so frightened before.
ALICE. My bravery was nothing but ignorance of the danger.
CURT. Danger? Soon you'll have me frightened too!
ALICE. Oh, if I only could—There!
The CAPTAIN enters from the background, in civilian dress, black Prince Albert buttoned all the way, military cap, and a cane with silver handle. He greets them with a nod and goes straight to the easy-chair, where he sits down.
ALICE. [To CURT] Let him speak first.
CAPTAIN. This is a splendid chair you have here, dear Curt; perfectly splendid.
CURT. I'll give it to you, if you will accept it.