[Indicating Pappelmeister.]

QUINCY

Oh, Poppy's in the moon.

VERA

You must help him for his own sake, for art's sake.

QUINCY

And why not for heart's sake—for my sake?

[He comes nearer.]

VERA [Crossing to Pappelmeister]

Herr Pappelmeister! When do you think you can produce it?