Thank you so 'much. (Gives him her hand.) Is Baron Völkerlingk at home?

Holtzmann.

He went for a ride. I daresay I shall find him on my return.

Beata.

Remember me to him, won't you? (Holtzmann takes leave with a bow.)

Baron Ludwig.

What do you hear from Kellinghausen? He is still at Lengenfeld, I hear.

Beata.

I have just had a letter. Now that the elections are over he means to take a day's shooting, and then he is coming home--free from his party-duties for the first time in years!

Baron Ludwig.