HENSCHEL

What's the meanin' o' this?

MRS. HENSCHEL

[Snarling at him through her sobs.] Oh, go away from me!

HENSCHEL, visibly taken aback, looks questioningly at SIEBENHAAR, who polishes his glasses and shakes his head.

SIEBENHAAR

[Softly.] I wouldn't bother her just now.

MRS. HENSCHEL

[As before.] You're wishin' me into my grave!

SIEBENHAAR