[Marie breaks down, weeping.]

[Curtain.]

END OF THE SECOND ACT.

ACT THREE

Same setting. Above the centre table a lighted hanging-lamp. Another lamp on table, L. The glass doors to garden are open. Full moonshine falls partly into the room. At rise of curtain, at table, L., are Brauer, Mrs. Brauer and Pastor. At centre table, Gertrude and George. It is evening.

Brauer.

Now, then, tell Marie to bring the bowl!

Pastor.

Ah! you are going to have a bowl?

Mrs. Brauer.