Mrs Scholz (again restraining him).

Oh God-oh-God-oh-God! My boy, why must you stop her?

[The second verse comes to an end.

William.

Because you’re none of you worthy of it, not one of you!

Robert (stepping close to William with an insolently expressive look in his eyes).

You are, I suppose?

Mrs Scholz.

Oh Lord! you’re beginning again!

[The third verse begins.