I don’t care to hear! [Off.]

Kaps.

[Goes back to his desk; the telephone rings. He solemnly listens at the receiver.] Can’t understand you. I am the bookkeeper. Mynheer will be back in ten minutes. Ring up again.

[Enter Saart.]

Saart.

Good day, my dear.

Kaps.

You here again? What do you want?

Saart.

I want you—Jesus! What a cold wind! May I warm my hands a moment?