two before she goes to her situation? If I don't Margaret won't see her.
Mrs. Schiller.
{With a laugh.] Ha ha! Margaret!
Otto.
[Also laughing.] Well—all of us. You'll love
Freda, auntie. Such a jolly little thing!
Mrs. Schiller.
Has she travelled far, Otto?
Otto.
All the way from Zurich. That's far enough in
ordinary times, but in these war days, you know——
Mrs. Schiller.
[Rising.] Well, well! The girl will be tired after
her long journey. Bring her back with you and I'll
give her a cup of tea.
Otto.
[Bounding towards door and opening it.] Splendid!
Oh, tell Margaret when she comes— Wait! I'll leave
the telegram on the mantelpiece. [Puts open telegram in front of clock on mantelpiece.] See, I'm putting it
here—Leb' wohl!
Mrs. Schiller.
Leb' wohl!
[Otto is rushing out by open door on right when, he collides with three men coming in. One wears the uniform of an Inspector
