The coming of peace (A family catastrophe)

by Gerhart Hauptmann

Ida.

Now come along quickly, before you—

William (to Mrs Scholz).

You’re coming too?

Mrs Scholz.

Only be off with you! Be off!

[Ida and William go into the next room. Mrs Scholz stands thinking, draws her hand over her brow, and moved by a sudden idea, goes to the door of the adjoining room where she listens.

Friebe (steps in through the same door. He is evidently excited).

Missis!