And they've been in there half an hour, you say?
MARIE.
Longer, longer!
MRS. SCHWARTZE.
Now she's speaking! [Listening, frightened.] He's threatening her. Marie, Marie! Run into the garden. The pastor's there, in the arbor. Tell him everything,--about Mr. von Keller's being here,--and ask him to come in quickly.
MARIE.
Yes, mamma. [Hurries to the hall-door.]
MRS. SCHWARTZE.
Wait a minute, Marie. Has Theresa heard anything? If it should get about--