Gertrude.

[Throws arms around her.] Marie!

Marie.

[Kisses her.] My darling!

[She goes to Brauer and kisses his hand.]

Brauer.

You are back all right, I see! Here, here! [Puts hand under her chin.] Head thrown back, I say--why, what's the matter? anything gone wrong with you, eh?

Marie.

[Uncertain.] N--no!

Brauer.