Robert. (Confused) But--aren't--? Of course, you don't recognize me! I am--(He is about to offer his hand to Kurt)
Trast. (Stepping between) You don't shake hands with this man.
Robert. (Looks about confused, stares at Kurt, then at Trast, then at Kurt again, gives a little cry, then controls himself) I should like to have a word with you--Herr Muhlingk--in private.
Kurt. As you see, I have some guests here now, but in an hour I shall be at your service.
Robert. In an hour, Herr Muhlingk!
Trast. (To himself) He found out quickly enough!
(Trast and Robert go to the door as
THE CURTAIN FALLS.)
ACT III.
Scene:--The same as in Act I. A lamp is burning on the table. Daylight is coming through the window. Up-stage to the left is a bed, turned down. It has not been slept in. Robert sits at the table his face in his hands.