The Uncle. Because there is no one there.
The Daughter. There must be someone in the garden; the nightingales have suddenly ceased singing.
The Grandfather. But I do not hear anyone coming.
The Daughter. Someone must be passing by the pond, because the swans are scared.
Another Daughter. All the fishes in the pond are diving suddenly.
The Father. You cannot see anyone?
The Daughter. No one, father.
The Father. But the pond lies in the moonlight....
The Daughter. Yes; I can see that the swans are scared.
The Uncle. I am sure it is my sister who is scaring them. She must have come in by the little gate.