Marietje.

[Bewildered.] Then—Then—[Bursts into a hysterical laugh.] Hahaha!—Hahaha!——

Bos.

Give her a glass of water.

Marietje.

[Striking the glass from Clementine’s hand.] Go away! Go away! [Falling on her knees, her hands catching hold of the railing gate.] Let me die!—Let me die, please, dear God, dear God!

Clementine.

[Sobbing.] Come Marietje, be calm; get up.

Truus.