Brachtmann.

On account of the party I suppose we shall have to take some notice of this.

Prince.

Kellinghausen evidently doesn't know of it yet. But Völkerlingk does. I watched him.

Brachtmann.

The Countess is not well. Who is the proper person to take that paper away before she sees it?

Prince (smiling).

Well, frankly, I should say Völkerlingk----

Brachtmann.

You don't mean----