I am so glad to believe you. And when will the day come?
ADELAIDE.
Yes, dear, I do not know that exactly. But I will confide in you, since we girls are alone, that the said lady is heartily tired of the long hoping and waiting and will, I fear, do something desperate.
IDA (embracing her).
If only she will hurry up!
ADELAIDE (holding her).
Hush! Some man might hear us! [Enter KORB.] What is it, old friend?
KORB.
Miss Adelaide, out there is Mr. Bellmaus, the friend—