[To Kaps.] Shut the door. What a tempest! My eyes are full of sand. [To Jo.] Is Kneir in bed?

Jo.

She’s lying down awhile in her clothes. She’s not herself yet, feverish and coughing.

Clementine.

I’ve brought her a plate of soup, and a half dozen eggs. Now then, Kaps! Kaps!

Kaps.

Yes?

Clementine.

On the table. What a bore! Deaf as a post! What were you reading?

Jo.