[Puts the present back on the table.
Mrs Buchner (who during the foregoing has several times spoken to Ida, now hurries to her).
Ida, darling, have you forgotten?
Ida.
What, mamma?
Mrs Buchner.
You know! (To the others) You’re all going to hear something.
[Ida, glad to hide her emotion in this way, goes hand in hand with her mother into the next room.
Mrs Scholz (to Robert).
Why did you spoil her pleasure for her?