_FIFTH SCENE_.
AGNES. FRAU VON DROSSE (_extremely delicate in appearance, forty,
suffering--with girlish complexion--gay, absent smile--dreamy, gentle
expression--gliding, careful walk--breathing deeply_).
Agnes.
(_Hastens to meet her, to support her_.) Forgive me, aunt, that I did
not go to fetch you.
Frau von Drosse.
No matter, darling ... I could manage.... Is there any news?
(Agnes _shakes her head_.)
Frau von Drosse (_sighing_).
Ah, yes.
Agnes.
Do you know, aunt, I have a sort of presentiment that he will soon be
here himself.
Frau von Drosse.
Yes, if things happened according to presentiments!
_SIXTH SCENE_.