Leonie.
I know I oughtn't to keep you from your other guests, but it's such a pleasure to have you to myself. I wonder what has become of Norbert?--I must say, Beata, I can't help admiring your self-possession. I don't see how you can be so unconcerned.
Beata.
What should I be concerned about?
Leonie.
Why, you don't mean--? I should almost think you-- But I don't know how to express myself. It's so very painful.--There are such dreadful people in the world.
Beata.
Are there?
Leonie.
This former secretary of Richard's, for instance, who has made such a shocking speech against him. You've received a copy, of course?