[Rising.] And now don't worry any more. Let me enjoy these few days quietly. They will be over soon enough.
SCHWARTZE.
[Broodingly.] I love you with my whole heart, because I have sorrowed for you--so long. [Threateningly, rising.] But I must know who you are.
MAGDA.
Father dear-- [Bell rings. Mrs. Schwartze bursts in.]
MRS. SCHWARTZE.
Just think! the ladies of the Committee are here! They want to congratulate us in person. Do you think we ought to offer them coffee, Leopold?
SCHWARTZE.
I will go into the garden, Augusta.