Gertrude. Very well. [_Exit R_.] [Marie _goes out on veranda--gives sign--returns--locks doors R. and L.--then at C. door--in terror, with searching eyes, she slowly retreats backwards, her eyes glued on the outer darkness--until she finally covers her face with her hands, and is standing against the wall_.] George. [_Enters_.] Here she is!! Gypsy. [_Enters_. George _goes out on veranda, looking off_.] Mine lady, mine daughter--yes--don't be afraid. Oh, you are such a fine lady--you have lover--you marry, they say----? Marie. [_Forcing herself to speak_.] No; I'm not to be married! It is Gertrude, my foster sister. Gypsy. You no marry, eh? Never mind--you marry some day--some day [_Examining_ Marie's _dress with her fingers_.] What a fine dress you have, and all wool---- [_Same with apron_.] Oh, and a silk apron--all silk! Give me, give me? [Marie _takes it off and gives it to her_.] Gypsy. Thank you--thank you!!! [_Kisses_ Marie's _sleeve and dress, but when she would kiss her hand_, Marie _withdraws it quickly_.] Marie. No, no! _Ne dosu ranka!_ Gypsy. All right, all right! You are fine lady. [_Looks about_.] Is the old man home, eh? Marie. No, he is out. Gypsy. That is good, that is good! He is an old devil--is the old man! All Prussians are devils. But he have fine house, he have! Like a prince!!! [_Rubs her hand over table cover_.] Ah, nice shawl that would make---- [_Sees linen_.] And what fine linen--[_Motions to_ Marie.] Come here! Marie. [_Approaching her_.] What do you want? Gypsy. [_Pointing with thumb_.] Give me an drink--just an little drink! [_Indicates with finger and thumb_.] [_While_ Marie _turns to sideboard, she quickly takes two or three pieces of linen and with left hand holds them hidden under her apron_.] Gypsy. [_After taking drink from Marie_.] Thanks, mine daughter, thanks! [_After drinking, rubs her stomach_.] Ah, that's good, that's good!--Give me another! [Marie _fills another glass for her--she drinks it_.] Thank you, thank you!! But now I must be going! [_In her anxiety to get out she drops one piece, while going to the door_.] Marie. [_Horrified_.] Mo--mo--what were you trying to do? Gypsy. [_Pretending surprise_.] My, my--just see! I found this out on the field. [_Picks it up and puts it under her arm_.]