[_Both exit_.] Mrs. Brauer. Well, Henry, everything has quieted down! Brauer. It's about time, too! Why, its eleven o'clock! Come, let's to bed. Gertrude. Good-night, papa! Brauer. [_Affectionately_.] Good-night, my pet! Marie. Good-night! Brauer. By the bye--when will you be back? Marie. To-morrow, about ten, papa! Brauer. Now be careful; no unnecessary exertions--understand? The day of the wedding will be hard enough on all of us. Marie. Yes, papa dear! [_Kisses him_.] George. [_Enters at this moment_.] We have still an hour and a quarter till train time. I will wait for you here, Marie. Mrs. Brauer. You might help each other pass away the time. Gertrude. I want to sit up, too. Brauer. Tut, tut, ray pet; you go to bed, you need the rest. Gertrude. [_Whiningly_.] Well then, good-night. Marie. [_In silent fear_.] I can't stay here---- Mama, I want to ask you about something---- George. Then you will come down in time for the train? Marie. Yes, in time for the train. Mrs. Brauer. Good-night, George. George. Good-night, auntie! [_Exit_ Mrs. Brauer, Gertrude _and_ Marie.] Brauer. You know where my cigars are? George. Yes! Brauer. And if you need anything to keep you awake--I have left the key---- George. [_In monosyllables_.] Thank you! Brauer. Well, what in---- George. What's the matter---- Oh, my dear uncle, if I have failed to pay you the necessary respect, I beg your pardon. Brauer. Respect? Oh, damn you and your respect! George. Uncle---- Brauer. See here, perhaps I did wrong? George. You--wrong? How? Brauer. Have you forgotten what passed between us yesterday? George. My dear uncle, that seems to me so far, far away! Brauer. It strikes me you are going at a pretty fast gait! George.