[Asta takes sewing-materials and a little paper parcel out of her pocket. Allmers sits looking on absently.

Allmers.

What have you got there, Asta?

Asta.

[Taking his hat.] Some black crape.

Allmers.

Oh, what is the use of that?

Asta.

Rita asked me to put it on. May I?

Allmers.