DEVIL, with a gesture of regret
I'm afraid it will be impossible. I leave tomorrow at nine o'clock for—Spain.
HERMAN, to himself
H'm! I must have this information.
[HERMAN crosses to C., speaking to his wife
My dear, won't you please ask the Doctor to try and arrange to come to our house this evening?
OLGA, somewhat embarrassed
Well, but if pressing business....
DEVIL, L. C.
It is not so very pressing. Of course, it would mean a little sacrifice.