Oh, there are always trains and I must go. I really can’t stand it any longer; besides, it’s best for all of us!

Mrs Scholz (whimpering).

These last years it has always been pleasant. And now they’ve come back!—Since those Buchners came, everything’s turned upside down.

Robert.

Be glad that you have them, mother.

Mrs Scholz.

Oh, I could have managed quite well by myself.

Robert.

Father seems able to bear none of us about him—?

Mrs Scholz (crying).