The scene shifts to the headmaster's office, where the students are waiting for the arrival of their benefactors. The teacher interrupts the conversation to announce that Yolan is on stage, and that Agnes is seated with the headmaster. The students are impressed by the performance of the play, and the teacher thanks them for their efforts. The next to arrive is colten, who has come to invest in the school. The boy is impressed by his benefactor's generosity, but the teacher is not impressed. He asks Agnes why she is staring at him, and she replies that he is "that good" .