Hallemeier. The same ship’s returning to us. So here’s to luck. (Drinks. Domin with great exuberance has gone out in the balcony and looks over the harbor.)
Dr. Gall. Madame, your health. (All drink.)
Hallemeier. That’s fine and strong.
Helena. Which ship did you mean?
Domin. (Crosses down to C. Helena gives him his drink and she crosses to front of couch) Any ship will do, as long as it arrives in time. To the ship. (Empties his glass.)
Helena. You’ve been waiting for the ship? (Sits on couch.)
Hallemeier. Rather. Like Robinson Crusoe. Madame Helena, best wishes. Come along, Domin, out with the news. (Gall has sat L. of L.C. table, drinking. Hallemeier back of table R.C.)
Helena. Do tell me what’s happened?
Domin. First, it’s all up. (He puts brandy glass on L.C. table. Hallemeier sits on table, upper end.)
Helena. What’s up?