Summary

Iza wakes up the next morning, having slept badly. She has to face Gica, who sings her praises as a daughter, but is able to avoid Kolman's condolences as they drive to the police station. Lidia is there, and Iza does not understand why, until Gica tells her that Lidia is Antal's fiance. Seeing her, Iza is reminded of the last time they met, when she tried to give Lidia money for having cared for Vince. Lidia was offended by the offer, and it was through trying to explain Iza to Lidia, following that occasion, that Antal and Lidia first got to know each other.

The police hearing progresses to determine Ettie's actions on the night she died. Gica, still singing Iza's praises, explains how happy Ettie was that night and how much she enjoyed her life in Budapest with her...