Vennema. I can't help being distressed over it. That she should have descended to this!
Van Elst. Do you know what the maid told me? She said that they are happy together, and that he is truly in love with her.
Vennema. Yes. But why did he allow her to go this far?
Van Elst. She won't see anybody.
Vennema. Not even me? Her father?
Van Elst. Perhaps you.
Vennema. What do you think? Will she come home with us? Have you found out?
Van Elst. She didn't pay any attention to me. She didn't quite understand my mission. I don't know. Perhaps you had better speak to her.
Louise [calling]. I.... Oh.... Help! [She sits up in the middle of the couch, with her hands to her face. She droops and seems to fall asleep in a sitting posture.]
Vennema. Is she...?