By the bye--when will you be back?

Marie.

To-morrow, about ten, papa!

Brauer.

Now be careful; no unnecessary exertions--understand? The day of the wedding will be hard enough on all of us.

Marie.

Yes, papa dear! [Kisses him.]

George.

[Enters at this moment.] We have still an hour and a quarter till train time. I will wait for you here, Marie.

Mrs. Brauer.