You want to see the painter?

MIMI, excited

Yes, please.

DEVIL, very gently, pushing MIMI out of the door into the hall and speaking through the door

One minute, my dear. There are some visitors here. Sit down there. I'll call you.

OLGA, comes quickly from the studio

I wanted to tell you—to tell you—

DEVIL, R. C.

It is not true.

OLGA