Let us go—I wish to go—

[She goes towards the stairs; KARL follows her, goes up side stairs, meeting her at the top as she passes OLGA.

OLGA

Oh! you are not in the ball-room.

ELSA, saucily

Can't you see?

OLGA

You'd better hurry, dear.

ELSA

I hate dancing, but I shan't miss one single dance tonight, just to spite some people. I shall dance to the last step.