Orl. You may tell that to Petrizoff. He is always kind to beauty.

Vera. [In terror] Am I going to him?

Orl. He will not be far away, I imagine.

Adr. You can not take this child. The paper was not stolen.

Orl. You saw it drop from her scarf.

Adr. Where you put it.

Orl. [In a rage] Your mouth will soon be shut! If I could have had my way this morning your hide wouldn't hold shucks to-night!

[Noise of a carriage at door. Sophie enters in ball dress. She draws back in astonishment at sight of Orloff]

Soph. [Faintly] You here?

Orl. And you?