William (pressing into the room).
But I want to help.
Ida.
No one else, then.
[Ida and William light Christmas Tree candles.
Mrs Scholz.
But, William, listen a minute.
William (busy).
Directly, little mother.—Just ready.
[The Christmas Tree, the candelabra and the chandelier are lighted. Ida removes a large table cover which has been thrown over presents on the table. William goes to his mother.