"Did she really?"
"She did, indeed."
"Hm! Of course it's possible to make a mistake, although I don't admit that I made one. I suppose you're again wanting money?"
"Again? How long ago is it since you gave me any?"
"Here you are, then! But now go, and don't bother me again before Christmas; you know it's been a bad year."
"Indeed! I don't know that at all! Everybody says it's been a splendid year."
"For the agriculturist yes, but not for the insurance societies. Run away now!"
Mrs. Falk went, making way for Fritz Levin, who entered cautiously, as if he were afraid of a trap.
"What have you come for?" asked Falk.
"Oh, I just wanted to wish you a good morning in passing."