Sh!

[He listens carefully and then leaves, the room quickly by the middle door.

HELEN

[Comes at the end of several seconds from the middle door. She cries out.] Alfred!—Alfred!… You're here. Oh, thank God!

LOTH

Well, dear, did you suppose I had run away?

[They embrace each other.

HELEN

[Bends back. With unmistakable terror in her face.] Alfred!

LOTH