D.—Then the only thing we can do alone is the history.
B.—And there will be quite time enough for that this afternoon.
F.—Then, in that case, we have our whole morning free.
B.—Oh, how delightful!
E.—Let's play at hide-and-seek.
F.—You all hide, and I'll come and look for you.
(Hides her face in her hands. The others go towards the door. A bell is heard. They stop.)
F.—(Uncovering her eyes.) A bell!
E.—Who can it be?
(They listen.)