In the studio.

[HERMAN takes KARL'S arm and walks to door of the studio; in going into the studio speaks to KARL.

HERMAN

I'm sorry you didn't start Olga's portrait today. What were you talking about all the time?

[Goes into studio.

DEVIL, to OLGA

I'll wait for you here.

[He steps back into the room just in time to see MIMI enter from the hall.

MIMI, comes right in, crossing to C. Excuse me—

DEVIL