Sophie. It may be the lady who was here before.
Louise. Heavens, I had almost forgotten her. If it's the lady—
Sophie. Yes?
Louise. See who it is.
Sophie [going]. Yes, madam.
Vennema. What is it, Louise? What does the lady wish?
Louise. Nothing, father [with a forced laugh]. Nothing at all.
Vennema. Must you see her? Can't you say that you are about to go away on a trip and that you cannot see her? Say that, and let us go.
Louise. Oh, it's nothing. I will just speak to her, and then we will go at once. [She laughs again in a forced manner.]
Vennema. But why are you so excited?