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.