Marie.
[_Goes quickly to door and calls_.] George!
George.
[_Enters._] Well?
Marie.
Give me some money! [_He gives her a gold piece_.] [Marie _to her
mother_.] Here, here is money; now give me the linen----
Gypsy.
[_Takes the money as she gives up the linen, greedily_.] A ducat! A
whole ducat! A golden ducat! Mine daughter, thank you!
Marie.
And now, go!
Gypsy.
[_Goes anxiously to the door_.] Alright, alright!!!
[_Throws a kiss to_ Marie, _and quick exit_.]
Marie.
[_Quickly takes key from board_.] George, take this key and lock the
garden gate after her, so she does not return.
[George _exits_. Marie _looks after them, then slowly returns to the
table, leans against same, and stares vacantly. Knock is heard at door
L_.]
Marie.
[_Mechanically_.] Come in!
Servant.
[_Trying the door from the outside_.] The door is locked!
[Marie _opens the door_.]
Servant.
[_Enters with dishes_.] It is time to lay the table for supper--will
you help me, please? Why, what's the matter? You are not listening to
me----
Marie.
Never mind, Lena, I will set the table myself!
Servant.