Part 47 (1/2)

Uncle, what has happened? I've just met Brachtmann and Usingen. They said--uncle-- (Baron Ludwig _points silently to the door on the left_.

Norbert _hurries through it. Another pause_. Baron Ludwig _continues to pace up and down. The doctor_, Richard _and_ Michael _come slowly into the room_.)

The Doctor (_after a silence_).

Count, I am extremely sorry to have come too late. But it may be some comfort to you to know that I could have done nothing. Death was the result of heart disease--the end must have been instantaneous. May I ask who was the Countess's regular physician?

Kellinghausen.

Dr. Kahlenberg.

The Doctor.

I will notify him at once. Permit me to offer my sympathy.

Kellinghausen.

Thank you, doctor. (_Shakes his hand and accompanies him to the door.

The doctor goes out_. Baron Ludwig _shakes_ Kellinghausen's _hand silently, nods to_ Richard _and withdraws_.)

Richard.

Thank you, Michael--for letting me be with her----

Kellinghausen.

Read this. (_Hands him_ Beata's _letter_.)

Richard.