Why, here's a little bunch of flowers! Daisy (_eagerly_). Oh, please, please, let me have it. Kellermann (_blowing off the dust_). If it doesn't fall to pieces. (_Hands it to her._) Ah, yes, many, many loved him! He had a beautiful life, he had a beautiful death, and, as for a beautiful funeral--just leave that to Kellermann! (_Takes his hat._) I'll be back again for the procession. Good evening, ladies. Frau Mulbridge. Good evening. (_To_ Daisy, _seeing her take off her coat._) I thought you said you were going out? Daisy. Oh, well, I've changed my mind now. Frau Mulbridge. I'm glad, because one feels so--so alone in here. Daisy (_with a glance backward_). But we are not alone yet. Frau Mulbridge (_shuddering slightly_). That's just it. Daisy (_staring straight before her_). I'm not afraid. Frau Mulbridge. Tell me something, Daisy, dear. Weren't you in there last night? Daisy (_alarmed_). Last night? I? Frau Mulbridge. Yes, at the coffin. Daisy. What should I be doing at the coffin? Frau Mulbridge. Well, I thought I heard some one go past the door. Daisy. You must have been dreaming, mother, dear. Frau Mulbridge. Very likely. I haven't been sleeping well these nights. See here, Daisy, perhaps he's left us something--you, at least--tell me, haven't you been thinking about that sometimes? Daisy (_apart, with a glance at the clock_). If she doesn't come soon----! Frau Mulbridge. What's that you were saying? (_The bell rings_. Daisy _starts._) Why, what's the matter with you? (v. Wolters _enters._) v. Wolters (_calling_). Tempski! Tempski (_at the threshold, in military attitude_). Here, Lieutenant! v. Wolters. Hurry over to the garrison church and see if everything is ready. Frau Mulbridge. Why, Kellermann will see---- v. Wolters. And then go--or no--stay there until the casket arrives. Do you understand? Tempski. At your command, Lieutenant. (_He goes out._) v. Wolters. That's attended to. And now, my dear Frau Mulbridge, there's something that I want to confide to you. A visitor is coming here presently--a lady. (Frau Mulbridge _glances anxiously at_ Daisy, _who nods._) She is not to be seen by any one--except Daisy. Daisy, it appears, used to open the door for her sometimes in former days. Frau Mulbridge. Daisy--? What does this mean?