Very well. Then sit down. [Remaining seated himself he draws out a chair for LOTH hereupon addressing EDWARD, who enters with tea and coffee.] Ah, by the way, is Mrs. Krause coming down?
EDWARD
The madame and Mrs. Spiller are taking their breakfast upstairs.
HOFFMANN
Why, that has never before …
HELEN
[Pushing the dishes to rights.] Never mind. There's a reason.
HOFFMANN
Is that so?… Loth, help yourself!… Egg? Tea?