She needs no one to watch over her! She is well able to take care of herself; but we must spare her----
Mrs. Brauer.
But, Henry, just now--three days before the wedding--who could think of sparing one's self?
Brauer.
Well, you know--h'm----
Mrs. Brauer.
Henry, you know how I love the girl; but, good gracious, she is not our own dear, sweet one----
Gertrude.
Oh, she is more than that, mama dear.