Yes, you speak to him. It is so necessary!
Augusta.
A doctor must come—or I’ll go myself; I’m not afraid, not if I have to run all the way to Friedrichshafen.
Mrs Scholz.
Well, why not?—But it’s the middle of the night, won’t—just let me come.
[Mrs Buchner, Mrs Scholz and Augusta go off hastily. Mrs Buchner is scarcely out before she returns. Whilst speaking she has looked several times furtively and with a grieved expression at William, who is still in the same place, silent and gloomy. Mrs Buchner looks round to make sure that William and she are quite alone. At first quickly, then with hesitation she approaches him.
William (raising his head as she goes to him).
What do you want?—I told you everything before.
Mrs Buchner.