Daisy.
Tempski was never around in those days.
v. Wolters (_looking at her in astonishment_).
Oh--so Tempski--was never--around--in those days! H'm! Well then, I'll
undertake to get rid of Tempski myself. Thank you, my child. (_Gives
her his hand, then aloud._) I have another errand, but I'll be back
soon. (_Goes out at the right._)
Frau Mulbridge.
What did the lieutenant want of you?
Daisy.
Nothing in particular--something about the wreaths.
Kellermann (_coming in from the back_).
Yes, with all those wreaths, we'll have to have an extra carriage for
the flowers. He was a fine man, he was--a highly respected man! And on
horseback! Why, I've won every time I bet on him! Ah, yes, but sooner
or later they all have to come to me!
Frau Mulbridge.
And he was such a kind master! He was just like a child sometimes--so
light-hearted and happy--like a little boy! Lately, to be sure,
he-- (_The bell rings._) Well, Daisy!
Daisy.
(_Who has stood without moving, lost in thought._) I guess Tempski will
go.
Frau Mulbridge.
Yes, yes, you're right. Tempski is outside.
Tempski (_brings in a wreath, sobbing_).
F-from--our--major.
Frau Mulbridge.