Kellermann (_in front of the other mirror_).
Why, here's a little bunch of flowers!
Daisy (_eagerly_).
Oh, please, please, let me have it.
Kellermann (_blowing off the dust_).
If it doesn't fall to pieces. (_Hands it to her._) Ah, yes, many, many
loved him! He had a beautiful life, he had a beautiful death, and, as
for a beautiful funeral--just leave that to Kellermann! (_Takes his
hat._) I'll be back again for the procession. Good evening, ladies.
Frau Mulbridge.
Good evening. (_To_ Daisy, _seeing her take off her coat._) I thought
you said you were going out?
Daisy.
Oh, well, I've changed my mind now.
Frau Mulbridge.
I'm glad, because one feels so--so alone in here.
Daisy (_with a glance backward_).
But we are not alone yet.
Frau Mulbridge (_shuddering slightly_).
That's just it.
Daisy (_staring straight before her_).
I'm not afraid.
Frau Mulbridge.
Tell me something, Daisy, dear. Weren't you in there last night?
Daisy (_alarmed_).
Last night? I?
Frau Mulbridge.
Yes, at the coffin.
Daisy.
What should I be doing at the coffin?
Frau Mulbridge.
Well, I thought I heard some one go past the door.
Daisy.
You must have been dreaming, mother, dear.
Frau Mulbridge.
Very likely. I haven't been sleeping well these nights. See here,
Daisy, perhaps he's left us something--you, at least--tell me, haven't
you been thinking about that sometimes?
Daisy (_apart, with a glance at the clock_).
If she doesn't come soon----!
Frau Mulbridge.
What's that you were saying? (_The bell rings_. Daisy _starts._) Why,
what's the matter with you? (v. Wolters _enters._)
v. Wolters (_calling_).
Tempski!
Tempski (_at the threshold, in military attitude_).
Here, Lieutenant!
v. Wolters.
Hurry over to the garrison church and see if everything is ready.
Frau Mulbridge.