KAREN. Yes, Grandmother.

GRANDMOTHER. Thank you for telling me, Neighbors. To think of it! Red shoes to church!

SCENE III

TIME: the following Sunday, after church.
PLACE: the churchyard.


THE GRANDMOTHER.
KAREN.
THE OLD SOLDIER.
THE COACHMAN.

[The GRANDMOTHER and KAREN come from the church. The OLD SOLDIER stands near the church door. He tries to speak to the Grandmother, but she does not hear him.]

KAREN. Wait a moment, Grandmother! The Old Soldier wants to speak with you.

GRANDMOTHER (turning). What do you want, Old Soldier?