Geert.

[Mocking.] Did you recommend? Hahaha! You make me laugh! You pay wages and I do the work. For the rest you can go to hell.

Bos.

You’re just a big overgrown boy, that’s all!

Geert.

[Threatening.] If it wasn’t for Mother—I’d——

Kneir.

[Throwing her arms about him.] Geert! Geert! [A long pause.]

Bos.

And this in your house! Good day. [At the door.] Kneir, Kneir, consider well what you do—I gave you an advance in good faith——