Theresa has something else very wonderful to tell, too.
HEFFTERDINGT.
What is it, Theresa? Quick!
THERESA.
If the pastor wishes it. When I came back, the porter told me that last evening in the twilight a carriage stopped before the door; there was a lady inside. She didn't get out, but kept watching all the windows of our house where there were lights. And when he went out to ask what she wanted, she said something to her coachman, and they were gone! [All show signs of astonishment.]
HEFFTERDINGT.
That's all, Theresa. [Exit Theresa.
HEFFTERDINGT.
Pardon us, dear Miss Marie, if we treat you once more like a child, and ask you to leave us alone for a moment.