Marie.
Thank you. But have you seen Mr. von Harten this morning?
Katie.
No, I have not! But I have some good news for you--the assistant pastor
has fallen deeply in love with you.
Marie.
Yes?
Katie.
And he is going to ask for your hand!!! I always said you were a lucky
girl. Just think, you may be a St. John's-bride.
Marie.
And what is a St. John's-bride?
Katie.
_You_ don't know that, Miss Marie? Well, I'll tell you. It is written
in the new seal of Solomonis: "Whoever shall give or receive their
first kiss on St. John's eve, their love is sealed and they will be
faithful unto death." So it is written in the new seal of Solomonis.
Gertrude.
[_Enter C., hands behind her, with bouquet_.]
Marie, I have something for you. No, first I want Katie to leave the
room. Go now, go!!!
Katie.