Clara. Yes.
Princess (haughtily, to the BARONESS). Leave us alone! (The BARONESS goes out.) Before going to the palace I wanted to come here—even at the risk of meeting the King.
Clara. He has not come yet. (A long pause.)
Princess. Have you thought well over what you are going to do?
Clara. I think so.
Princess. I don't think you have. Have you read what the papers say about it—every one of them—to-day?
Clara. No. The King has advised me not to.
Princess. But the letters that have been sent to you? I know letters have been written to you.
Clara. The King has advised me not to read them either. He takes all the letters.
Princess. Do you know that they are rioting in the streets close to here?