Karl.

You might get me a drink of water first—but it must be cold.

Clara (quickly).

I’ll fetch it from the well.

Karl.

Well, if you like; it isn’t far.

Clara.

Thanks! Thanks! That was the only thing that troubled me. The deed itself was bound to betray me. Now they will say—“She’s had an accident. She fell in.”

Karl.

Take care, though; they haven’t nailed that plank on yet.