BECKMANN.
And will you maintain that Art-- I have the nine of spades.
[Bell rings. Exit Marie. Von Klebs makes an impatient movement. Schwartze quiets him. They begin to play.]
Enter Franziska, followed by the Pastor.
VON KLEBS.
Ah, Miss Franziska! [Aside] That is the end of us!
SCHWARTZE.
No, no, we'll send her into the garden.
FRANZISKA.
[Throwing herself into a chair.] Oh, I am so hot! I must get my breath. Pray don't put yourself out, General.