Yes, it's really too bad about him, Lieutenant. He's so fond of his horses. Why, if ever you want to speak to him, you have to go and stay at the stable. That's the only way I can manage to see him.
And she's a great help to me, too, Lieutenant.
I can understand your anxiety, Mulbridge. The captain spoke about you on our last journey together. He especially commended you and your family to my care. But, of course, everything will depend upon the heir.
No one knows. He had no relatives. But be assured that whoever it is, I will do my best to----
Thank you, Lieutenant! Thank you! (_He says a few words aside to his wife and goes out, left._)
Have you anything else to do here, Herr Kellermann?
Yes, indeed, a great many things, Lieutenant. (_Goes out at the centre, carrying several wreaths, and then returns for more_. Frau Mulbridge _helps him._)
Oh, by the way, may I have a word with you, Daisy? (Daisy _comes forward_, v. Wolters _continues aside to her._) My dear child, I know that the captain had a great deal of confidence in you.
Well then, listen. Some one wishes to come here before the casket is removed some one who must not be seen.
The lady for whom he let himself be shot.
She had to come, of course. Who else should it be?
H'm! Well then, listen carefully. If the undertaker--or any other stranger--should still be here when it begins to grow dark, throw on a wrap and wait at the door downstairs until a carriage stops. Will you?
v. Wolters (_looking at her in astonishment_).
Oh--so Tempski--was never--around--in those days! H'm! Well then, I'll undertake to get rid of Tempski myself. Thank you, my child. (_Gives her his hand, then aloud._) I have another errand, but I'll be back soon. (_Goes out at the right._)
Nothing in particular--something about the wreaths.
Yes, with all those wreaths, we'll have to have an extra carriage for the flowers. He was a fine man, he was--a highly respected man! And on horseback! Why, I've won every time I bet on him! Ah, yes, but sooner or later they all have to come to me!
And he was such a kind master! He was just like a child sometimes--so light-hearted and happy--like a little boy! Lately, to be sure, he-- (_The bell rings._) Well, Daisy!
(_Who has stood without moving, lost in thought._) I guess Tempski will go.