The Lady (coaxingly).

Oh, do let me have it. (Sits at the writing-table and opens the drawer. With a low cry of surprise.) Empty!

v. Wolters (bending over her).

Empty?

The Lady.

Are you sure that this was----?

v. Wolters.

Yes, that was the drawer in which he kept his private papers. I'm sure of it.

The Lady (staring straight ahead).

Well, how can you explain----?