Gertrude.

Yes, papa.

Brauer.

[Drinks.] Excellent, Marie! Superb! I tell you, Pastor, whoever gets her for a wife will be a lucky man indeed.

Gertrude.

[With a glass to George , who has gone back and is looking out.] Don't you want some, George?

George.

[Caressing her, with a shy glance at Marie.] Why, yes, little one, thank you! Look, how bright and beautiful the moon shines to-night! Everything wrapped as in silvery spider web! How beautiful!

Marie.

[Oppressed.] They will soon set off the bonfires.