Frau Mulbridge.
Very well. We have served him faithfully, and I'll not start making any trouble now at the end. (Exit, left. v. Wolters goes to the door at the right, listens, and then opens it cautiously. The Unknown Lady enters. She is heavily veiled, dressed entirely in black, and carries a spray of white roses. As she enters, she staggers slightly and leans against the writing-table for support.)
v. Wolters (who has softly locked the door).
May I show you the way, Countess? (The Lady shakes her head and motions questioningly toward the back. v. Wolters nods, and she goes out through the curtained doorway. After a short pause, v. Wolters opens the door at the right.)
v. Wolters (calling).
Daisy! (Daisy appears at the threshold.) Kindly see that no one enters the house while this lady is here--no one, do you understand?
Daisy.
Oh, yes, I understand very well.
v. Wolters.
It may be that she has something else to say to me. If the men should come for the casket before she has left, take them around the other way. Keep the main entrance clear.