[Kisses her on the forehead, and putting his arm around her, leads her to the door.]
Helene. [In agony, striving to be calm] I—I trust you. To whom can I turn!
[Exeunt.]
ACT FOUR
Scene: The Hotel-Parlor.
[Hilda, sister of Helene, hanging dejectedly out of window. Frau Von Donniges standing statue-like in the center of room. Two hotel porters making pretense of dusting furniture.]
Enter LASSALLE with HELENE on his arm.
Lassalle. [To Helene] Courage, my dear, courage!
[Bows to Frau Von Donniges, who is unconscious of his presence. Lassalle and Helene hesitate and look at each other nervously. Helene clutches Lassalle's arm to keep from falling—they both move slowly around the statuesque Frau. The Frau suddenly perceives them, turns and glares.]