Part 35 (2/2)

Come in.

_Enter_ Holtzmann.

Holtzmann.

I beg your pardon, Baron. (_In a low voice_.) An important matter----

Richard.

You may speak before my brother. I have no secrets from him.

Holtzmann.

There is a man waiting in my room who wishes to speak to you. His name is Meixner. (_The two brothers look at each other_.)

Richard.

Thanks. Please tell Herr Meixner that I will see him in a moment.

(Holtzmann _goes out_.)

Baron Ludwig.

Well, this ends my mission. Good-bye, Richard. Your luck frightens me.

Richard (_laughing bitterly_).

My luck!

Baron Ludwig (_pressing his hands_).

Don't hang back now, my dear fellow. The way is open to you.

Richard.

Thank you. Good-bye. (Baron Ludwig _goes out_. Richard _rings_.)

_Enter_ George.

Richard.

I will see the gentleman who is waiting. You will remain in the ante-room. Don't let in any one else. (George _goes out. After a short pause_ Meixner _enters_.)

Richard.

Herr Meixner, after what has happened, doesn't it strike you as rather a liberty that you should enter my house?

Meixner.

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