BENGTSSON. He has not been invited.
JOHANSSON. He'll come without invitation—if necessary.
OLD HUMMEL appears in the hallway, dressed in frock coat and high hat. He uses crutches, but moves without a noise, so that he is able to listen to the two servants.
BENGTSSON. He's a sly old guy, isn't he?
JOHANSSON. Yes, he's a good one!
BENGTSSON. He looks like the very devil.
JOHANSSON. He's a regular wizard, I think because he can pass through locked doors....
HUMMEL. [Comes forward and pinches the ear of JOHANSSON] Look out, you scoundrel! [To BENGTSSON] Tell the Colonel I am here.
BENGTSSON. We expect company....
HUMMEL. I know, but my visit is as good as expected, too, although not exactly desired, perhaps....