Yes, mother. (Goes out.)

Kellinghausen.

I came to speak to you about our arrangements. I have just received a telegram from Rossitsch. Your rooms are ready for you. To prevent any talk, I shall take you there and leave you. I suppose you are ready to start this evening?

Beata.

Whenever you please, dear Michael.

Kellinghausen.

You don't seem to have made any preparations.

Beata (smiling).

I have so few to make!

Kellinghausen.