Gertrude.

Well, perhaps you may!

Marie.

In that case, I will tell him----

Gertrude.

Very well.

[Exit R.]

[Marie goes out on veranda--gives sign--returns--locks doors R. and L.--then at C. door--in terror, with searching eyes, she slowly retreats backwards, her eyes glued on the outer darkness--until she finally covers her face with her hands, and is standing against the wall.]

George.

[Enters.] Here she is!!