Part 37 (1/2)

No one knows.

Richard.

But she must have ordered the carriage?

Norbert.

It seems not.

Richard.

Well, thank you, my boy. What time is it?

Norbert.

Nearly seven.

Richard.

You had better dine without me. I shall go and enquire. She may have----

Norbert.

Is there anything I can do, father?

Richard.

No, no. Thanks, Norbert. (_He gives him his hand_.) Good-night, my lad.

Norbert.

Good-night, father. (_Goes out_.)

Richard (_to himself_).

My G.o.d! My G.o.d! (_He hurries toward the door, and starts back amazed_.)

_Enter_ Beata, _in hat and cloak, her face thickly veiled_.

Richard.

Beata! (_He closes the door_.) Where have you come from? Tell me, for heaven's sake!

Beata.

Alive!

Richard.

Did any one see you except George?