Is that your last word? Very well, I will bring her to you. [_Gets his hat and goes out centre door_.] Marie. [_Opens door L. and calls out_.] Gertrude! Gertrude! [_A door is heard to open_.] Gertrude. [_Outside with crying voice_.] What is it? Marie. Come quickly, or papa will be angry! Gertrude. [_After a moment's pause_.] I am coming! [_Another short pause and she appears in door_.] Marie. How red your eyes are! You have been crying! What's the matter, dear? [_Caressing her_.] Gertrude. Where is George? Marie. [_Lightly_.] He went out again a few moments ago. Gertrude. And he didn't ask to see me? Marie. He heard you were crying and did not want to disturb you. Gertrude. But, Marie, what is the matter with your own eyes? And you look so queerly---- Marie. My pet, they are the eyes that God has given me and---- Gertrude. [_Suspiciously_.] What? [_A knock at door is heard_.] Marie. Come in! Maid Servant. [_Enters with basket_.] Here are the eggnog and cakes, for the pastor. Now be careful and don't crush them! Marie. Very well! [_Exit_ Servant.] Gertrude. [_Taking basket_.] Good-bye, Marie! Marie. Good-bye, Gertie dear! [Gertrude _starts towards centre door_.] Marie. [_Frightened_.] Where are you going? Gertrude. I am going through the garden across the fields; perhaps I will meet George. Marie. [_Concerned_.] No, no; you must not walk across the fields alone. Papa has forbidden it. Gertrude. But I may meet George. Marie. But if you shouldn't, what then? No, no, I will not allow it! I will not! I had such a fright last night. Gertrude. [_Goes up to the other door and turns back once more_.] Marie, you are not angry with me? Marie. [_Embracing her_.] My darling!!! Gertrude. Then I will go that way! [_Looks all around_.] Give my love to George! Marie. But I won't see him, dear---- Gertrude. Well, perhaps you may! Marie. In that case, I will tell him----