MRS. HENSCHEL

Me? Lies! Damned lies!

[She throws her apron over her face and rushes out.

HENSCHEL

That I … that my wife … that we together … that our Gustel … 'Tis well! 'Tis well!

[He releases WALTHER'S hand and lets his head sink, moaning, on the table.

WALTHER

I won't be made out a liar here.

THE CURTAIN FALLS.

THE FIFTH ACT