WEHRHAHN
[Drums on the table with his fingers. He looks around at the others with an expression of affected surprise which tempts them to laughter.] What is this important observation which you have made?
FLEISCHER
Of course, if you have previously made up your mind to attach no importance to my evidence, I should prefer …
WEHRHAHN
[Quickly and arrogantly.] What would you prefer?
FLEISCHER
To hold my peace.
WEHRHAHN
[Turns to MOTES with a look expressive of inability to understand FLEISCHER'S motives. Then, in a changed tone, with very superficial interest.] My time is rather fully occupied. I would request you to be as brief as possible.