SELMA
I didn't think nothin' 'd happen to him excep' that he'd get some clean clothes.
JOHN
[Grasps SELMA by the wrist.] Well, you come along with me now. We'll go over an' see your mother.
JOHN and SELMA leave the room. As soon as they are gone SPITTA begins to eat ravenously. Soon thereafter WALBURGA appears. She is in great haste and strongly excited.
WALBURGA
Are you alone?
SPITTA
For the moment, yes. Good morning, Walburga.