Well. Let us hear them.
Reiss. Sit down here, if you please.--(Wellenberg sits down at the table.)--Our good ancient German ancestors used always to drink a glass when they sat down on some good purpose, or when they had a mind to lay down some good rules for their descendents. (Fills a glass.)
Well. Ay, if there were any such good purposes in the present case, I would have no objection.
Reiss. Drink to a good intention, (raising the glass,) dear Mr. Wellenberg.
Well. When the good shall be atchieved, we will take a little wine; a very little, as an offering to gratitude.
Reiss. Wine cheers the heart of man.
Well. Good actions will cheer it much better. Come, ad rem.
Reiss. I am now possessed of the legacy,--you see. (drinks.) Your health.
Well. To your amendment.
Reiss. Very well, I thank you. (Reaches him a glass.)