Conrad enters.

Conrad.

Herr Holtzmann----

Enter Holtzmann. Conrad goes out.

Holtzmann (bowing quietly).

We have a majority of twenty votes, Baron. Here are the final returns. (Hands telegram to Richard.)

Richard.

Official?

Holtzmann.

Virtually. As your co-worker, Baron, allow me to offer my congratulations. (Richard turns away without speaking.)