Mrs Scholz.

But what has the boy got into such a state of excitement for? that’s what I should like to know. That is completely—

Robert (seizes her hand and stops her).

Mother!

Mrs Buchner.

Sprinkle more water, more water, Doctor!

Dr Scholz.

Tch! Tch! have none of you any Eau-de-Cologne?

Mrs Buchner.