ALLMERS. [The moment he has reached the top of the steps, points, and says in a low voice.] Is Rita in there—in the summer-house?
BORGHEIM. No; there is no one here but Miss Asta.
[ALLMERS comes forward.]
ASTA. [Going towards him.] Shall I go down and look for her? Shall I get her to come up here?
ALLMERS. [With a negative gesture.] No, no, no—let it alone. [To BORGHEIM.] Is it you that have hoisted the flag?
BORGHEIM. Yes. Mrs. Allmers asked me to. That was what brought me up here.
ALLMERS. And you are going to start to-night?
BORGHEIM. Yes. To-night I go away in good earnest.
ALLMERS. [With a glance at ASTA.] And you have made sure of pleasant company, I daresay.
BORGHEIM. [Shaking his head.] I am going alone.