He had just flown away again.——Won't you put on a rose?

Wendla.

Why couldn't you have been a little earlier, Mother?

Frau Bergmann.

I almost believe he brought you something, too——a breastpin or something.

Wendla.

It's really a shame!

Frau Bergmann.

But, I tell you, he brought you a breastpin!

Wendla.