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 tinent little upstart. [''With a little shriek of dismay throws herself in front of. She is highly excited.''] Don't answer him, Hans. [Looks at him.] I forbid it. [Raises her voice.] Hans! [''For a moment she hesitates, looks at, then throws herself on , embraces him passionately, kisses him and rests a moment against his chest. On the thresholds of the four doors the people stand as follows: At left, ; at right, two lackeys with candles, and ; back right, alone. At the moment of the kiss they all withdraw slowly. does not go. He only takes a few steps backwards. releases, stands a moment stiff and staring, then leans half fainting against the edge of the table.'']

—[Lightly, softly, ironically.] Oh! That's different. Quite different. In that case I beg your pardon, Professor. [Makes a military bow to and .] Good night. [''He exits at right. There is a pause. enters at left and leads the half swooning gently, tenderly off back left. When they both have gone, approaches  gravely, almost threateningly, stops in front of him and kisses him suddenly. Smiling graciously, hurries off at left. stares after him.'']

THE CURTAIN FALLS