MARIE.

[Clasping her hands.] Don't hurt her! [Pauses with the door open. Magda is seen descending the stairs. She enters in travelling-dress, hat in hand, very pale, but calm.]

MAGDA.

I heard you call, father.

SCHWARTZE.

I have something to say to you.

MAGDA.

And I to you.

SCHWARTZE.

Go in--into my room.