[Enters, ready to go out, dressed.] Henry, what on earth have you done to Gertrude? She is in her room, crying as if her heart would break.

[Marie has also come in with Mrs. Brauer .]

Brauer.

How is the eggnog getting on, Marie?

Marie.

It is not quite done, papa!

Brauer.

Then let her have her cry; she can bring it up later.

Marie.

Yes, papa.