Brauer.

Some one of the family perhaps, upstairs. Very well, then all is well, my boy! Good-night, my son.

George.

Good-night, uncle!

[Brauer exits, shaking his head.]

George.

[Sits at table--tries to read--listens, goes to door C.--calls out softly into the garden.] Who is there? [Still softer.] Is that you, Marie?

Gertrude.

[Whining outside.] It's only me!

George.