Just three weeks ago.

Mrs. Brauer.

And do you like our town?

Pastor.

Very much indeed, thank you. I find the whole world beautiful; but the surroundings here are exceptionally so. Yes, this place to me seems doubly attractive, for here every one seems smiling and happy---- Pardon me. Miss, you have dropped the napkin.

[Marie smilingly bows her acknowledgment.]

[Gertrude exits, stifling a laugh.]

Brauer.

Pastor, you will pardon this rudeness, she is still a child.

Pastor.