Part 33 (1/2)

Holtzmann.

Ah? Indeed?

Norbert.

There was such terrible menace in his words that I--oh, well, I can't explain it--but I began to feel afraid--of I don't know what----

Holtzmann (_half to himself_).

This will explain----

Norbert.

Explain what? What do you mean?

George _enters_.

George (_urgently_).

Herr Holtzmann!

Holtzmann (_to_ Norbert).

One moment, please. (_He goes up to_ George.)

George (_in a whisper_).

The man is here again, and asking to see you. He is waiting in the cafe across the street.

Holtzmann.

Doesn't he give his name?

George.

Yes. Something like Meister or Meissner.

Holtzmann (_startled, in a whisper_).

Meixner?

George.

That's it.

Holtzmann (_turning to_ Norbert).

Will you excuse me? Some one has sent for me.

Norbert.