Mrs Scholz (who has been led to the table by Mrs Buchner).
But what have you been doing! You cannot—I have nothing for you. (Seeing a crocheted shawl.) No, no! Only think!—You crocheted that for me—an old woman like me? Well then, I do thank you, many, many times.
[They kiss one another.
Mrs Buchner.
Ah! I’m only too glad if it pleases you.
Mrs Scholz.
Beautiful—wonderful—lovely. The time and the trouble! I never!
Ida.
I’ve something for you too, Mr Robert, but you mustn’t laugh at me!