[HENSCHEL leaves by way of the middle door; HANNE disappears into the small adjacent room.

MRS. HENSCHEL

So he brought her the apron after all!

HANNE runs quickly through the room again and goes out by the middle door.

MRS. HENSCHEL

An' he brought her the apron after all!

SIEBENHAAR enters carefully, carrying his candle and keys as before and, in addition, two bottles of claret.

SIEBENHAAR

All alone, Mrs. Henschel?

MRS. HENSCHEL