Friebe.

H’m, I only mean—

Mrs Scholz.

Well, speak then, Friebe.

Friebe.

I only mean—that’s not the way. In my position there are many things I mustn’t talk about. I only mean your husband—he can’t possibly keep it up much longer—

Mrs Scholz.

Oh Jesus! Jesus! Friebe! has he—has he—complained? then, O Jesus! is he ill?

Friebe.