THE GLAZIER. No, the locksmith had visitors, and a glazier will do just as well.
THE OFFICER. Yes, of course, of course—but did you bring your diamond along?
THE GLAZIER. Why, certainly!—A glazier without his diamond, what would that be?
THE OFFICER. Nothing at all!—Let us get to work then.
[Claps his hands together.
ALL gather in a ring around the door.
Male members of the chorus dressed as Master Singers and Ballet Girls in costumes from the opera "Aïda" enter from the right and join the rest.
THE OFFICER. Locksmith—or glazier—do your duty!
THE GLAZIER goes up to the door with the diamond in his hand.
THE OFFICER. A moment like this will not occur twice in a man's life. For this reason, my friends, I ask you—please consider carefully——
A POLICEMAN. [Enters] In the name of the law, I forbid the opening of that door!
THE OFFICER. Oh, Lord! What a fuss there is as soon as anybody wants to do anything new or great. But we will take the matter into court—let us go to the Lawyer. Then we shall see whether the laws still exist or not—Come along to the Lawyer.