Mrs Scholz.
Oh dear, dear—yes—amongst you all, it isn’t an easy life! (To William who has remained the whole time at the table without paying attention to them) Just think!—You!—Robert’s going!
William.
All the same to me!
Mrs Scholz.
What are you sitting there for?—That’s no use. Do be sensible.
William (sighing).
Ah, yes!
Mrs Scholz.
And sighing’s no use! Look at me, at my age—and if I were to squat myself down like you!—What’s done is done! There’s no changing it now. Look here! Read something! Get up, take a book and amuse yourself!