The Thin-Haired Gentleman.
Oh, with a little good-will one can get through a lot in three hours.
The Flabby Gentleman.
Yes, but afterwards, afterwards, my dear Chamberlain!
A Third Gentleman.
I hear the coffee and maraschino are to be served in the music-room.
The Flabby Gentleman.
Bravo! Then perhaps Mrs. Sörby will play us something.
The Thin-haired Gentleman.
[In a low voice.] I hope Mrs. Sörby mayn’t play us a tune we don’t like, one of these days!