Marie, both Gertrude and myself insist, that you cease this endless drudgery for our sakes; it isn't right.

[Marie, humming, pays no heed--looks into space.]

Gertrude.

See, she is not even listening.

Mrs. Brauer.

What's that you are singing?

Marie.

I--? Was I singing?

Mrs. Brauer.

Well then, humming.