Why, papa, there is nothing the matter with me. I am well and merry----

Brauer.

You are merry, eh? Let me hear you laugh!

Marie.

[_Tries to laugh_.] Ha, ha, ha----!

Brauer.

[_Imitating her_.] Yes, yes--ha, ha, ha----!

Mrs. Brauer.

Come here, my child. [_Strokes her hair_.] Did you sleep well last

night?

Marie.

Yes, mama.

Brauer.

But if this stranger should attack you again?

Pastor.

Pardon me, but what do I hear?

Brauer.

Oh, nothing of importance, Pastor. [_To_ Marie.] You will take the one

o'clock train----

Marie.

Yes, papa.

Brauer.

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