Thank you. Then--I suppose--we-- (Goes to the door.)

Beata.

Michael!

Kellinghausen.

Eh?

Beata.

You know I'm not very strong--oh, don't misunderstand me! I'm not trying to work on your feelings--but you know how much is at stake. If Richard Völkerlingk should die suddenly, and I----

Kellinghausen (tortured).

I beg of you, Beata! I----

Beata.