Marie.

Oh, I am already much composed.

Brauer.

[Raises her head.] Yes--you look it.

Gertrude.

Oh, papa, don't torment her so.

Brauer.

Now, then, go and take a good nap.

Marie.

Not yet, papa dear, I can't. I must speak with George first. About the large bookcase--I really don't know where to place it.