[OLGA crosses to L. below couch.

DEVIL, bows politely; embarrassing silence

Suppose we talk about something else. I think we are in for a snowstorm.

[Standing R. of studio door. Silence.

[OLGA stands near the door leading to the studio, quite astonished.

Are you sending anything to this year's exhibition?

KARL, uncomfortable

Perhaps—I may send something.

[Silence. The DEVIL lights a cigarette at table L. C.

DEVIL, puffs cigarette. On second puff

Permit me, Madame.

[OLGA, picking up blouse, as if suddenly awakened and realizing her position, goes into the studio, closing the door behind her.