Pierre (_aside to her_).
Hush! Stand up! (_She does so._) Well--h'm--I suppose I may assume,
Herr Wittich, that you had some purpose in seeking this interview?
Wittich.
Yes--yes. (_Looking about him._) I can well imagine that my
wife--er--that the lady must find it very pleasant here.
Pierre.
Oh, yes--we needn't hesitate to say that, need we, Julia, dear?
Julia (_uncertainly adopting his tone_).
No, indeed, Pierre, dear.
Wittich.
At least--she seems to have plenty of roses here.
Julia (_laughing nervously_).
Oh, yes--plenty.
Wittich.
May I ask whether the lady has made any arrangements for the future?
Julia (_still timidly_).