George.

Excuse? I? Why, none at all, except that she does not want me to go. You heard it yourself!

Brauer.

Have you two been quarreling again?

Mrs. Brauer.

Don't insist, Henry, if they don't want to----

Brauer.

By the way, send for Mr. Paul--I wish to speak to him. Pastor, your health! [Drinks.]

[At this Marie and Gertrude go to door C., and speak to some one outside in pantomime. A voice is heard.]

Voice.