Margaret.

[After a short pause, in a breaking voice.] We must say good night now. Otto.

Otto.
Yes, good night!

Margaret.
Kiss me, then.

Otto.
[Kissing her.] There!

Margaret.
[Clinging to him.] For the last time, brother.

Otto.
[Kissing her again, impatiently.] Now go. Lock yourself in your room.

Margaret.
Good-bye!

Otto.
Good-bye!

[She goes out of upper door, R. Otto steps to back of Christmas tree. There is a moment of silence. "Big Ben" strikes twelve. Boom—boom—boom. The fire has fallen low. Then comes the sound of the loud clashing of an outer door. At the next moment the lower door opens and a dark figure is seen to enter the room. There is the flash and report of a revolver. The figure is seen falling heavily on the floor.