KARL

No, don't go! Now you have come, you might as well stay a while—take your hat off.

[Helps her off with her hat and jacket.

I'm glad you came back. Now, let's be sensible—and talk it over. You know I really am fond of you—after all, I am your best friend and you are my—my—

[The DEVIL has silently opened the door and comes in.

DEVIL

My—my overcoat must be somewhere. Your stupid servant gave me yours.

[Takes coat off.

It's funny, but every time I come here, you are helping some lady to take off her things.

[MIMI goes to couch.