Mrs Scholz.

Augusta has given us a fine fright.

Ida (pointing back up the stairs).

It’s not so very comfortable upstairs, either. I hurried (laughing) so that I could come down.

Mrs Scholz.

But, child! Robert has the room over you now.

Ida (putting the boxes on the table, opens them and takes out various things).

Well, if he has, the place is always empty.

Mrs Buchner.