The Uncle. But he was not always like this?
The Father. No; once he was as rational as we are; he never said anything extraordinary. I am afraid Ursula encourages him a little too much; she answers all his questions....
The Uncle. It would be better not to answer them. It's a mistaken kindness to him.
[Ten o'clock strikes.]
The Grandfather [waking up]. Am I facing the glass door?
The Daughter. You have had a nice sleep, grandfather?
The Grandfather. Am I facing the glass door?
The Daughter. Yes, grandfather.
The Grandfather. There is nobody at the glass door?
The Daughter. No, grandfather; I do not see any one.