DEVIL

No, merely a good friend. Nothing else. I just happened in. By the way, how do you do?

ELSA

How do you do?

[Crosses to couch, sits.

I didn't know there was anybody in this room or I would not have come in. But as it is only you I don't mind.

[ELSA sits down, intentionally turning her back to the DEVIL.

DEVIL

Karl is expecting you, then?

ELSA