it is typical hotel. half-open trunks, etc. curtains are drawn -- room is in semi-darkness. there is a sense of silence, except for distant music coming from the yellow room below. darkness -- light from transom and building opposite. baron starts suddenly -- when he hears voice and with pearls in his hand, looks cautiously out of window -- only to see: the atmosphere has changed, the sun shines. grusinskaya is reclining on the chaise-lounge -- her chinese robe drawn about her. she speaks voluably. trunks standing around everywhere. suzette is finishing packing. grusinskaya is sitting in front of the mirror in a loose night wrap -- she is doing her hair.