Nana. Good gracious, what is it you’ve burned? (Almost to herself.)
Helena. Whatever have I done?
Nana. Well, what is it? (Men’s laughter off L.2.)
Helena. Go quickly. It’s the gentlemen calling.
Nana. Good gracious, what a place! (Exits L.1.)
Domin. (Opens door L.2) Come along and offer your congratulations. (Enter Hallemeier and Dr. Gall.)
Hallemeier. (Crosses to R.C.) Madame Helena, I congratulate you on this festive day.
Helena. Thank you. (Coming to C.) Where are Fabry and Busman?
Domin. They’ve gone down the harbor. (Closes the door and comes to C.)
Hallemeier. Friends, we must drink to this happy occasion.