Baroness. How are the elections going?
Gran. They are going well—if nothing happens now?
Baroness. What could happen?
Gran. The situation is very strained; one must expect anything.
Baroness. Are you anxious, your Excellency?
Gran. I must beg leave to retire now. (A MAID comes in.)
Maid (to GRAN). The Inspector of Police, who came with your Excellency, wishes to know if he may speak to your Excellency.
Gran. I will come at once. (To the BARONESS.) There is rioting going on in the town, not far from here—in front of the club.
Baroness (in alarm). What?—Isn't the King coming along that way?
Gran. Don't be afraid! We have taken our precautions—Good-bye! (Goes out.)