The Grandfather. I can hear a noise on the stairs already.
The Father. It is the servant coming up.
The Grandfather. To me it sounds as if she were not alone.
The Father. She is coming up slowly....
The Grandfather. I hear your sister's step!
The Father. I can only hear the servant.
The Grandfather. It is your sister! It is your sister! [There is a knock at the little door.]
The Uncle. She is knocking at the door of the back stairs.
The Father. I will go and open it myself. [He opens the little door partly; the Servant remains outside in the opening.] Where are you?
The Servant. Here, sir.