The Lady.

No, no--I'm quite out of my senses, I-- But, as you have the keys, you won't mind doing me this slight favour.

v. Wolters.

What favour, Countess?

The Lady.

Search for the letters with me--now. It seems to me your duty, not only as a friend but as a gentleman.

v. Wolters.

Pardon me, my dear Countess, you were certainly his last--perhaps his only great love. But his life was varied--and if we were to open his desk now--I really don't know what we might find there.

The Lady.

You mean there would be letters from other----?