Beata, I implore you. You are not fit to bear what is coming! If you value your life, go----

Beata.

I value yours, and therefore I shall stay.

Enter Kellinghausen.

Kellinghausen (very gravely).

Good-afternoon, Richard. (Shakes hands with him.)

Richard.

Good-afternoon, Michael.

Kellinghausen (to Beata).

Has any one been here?