Frau Heinecke. He won't grudge us old folks a little good luck, will he?
Michalski. (Sings) "So leben wir, so leben wir!"
(The moving of a chair is heard in bedroom.)
Michalski. Ladies and Gentlemen, I drink to Fraulein Alma Heinecke, our lucky-child, and above all, the House that has always shown itself, generous----
Heinecke. The house of Muhlingk! Long live the House of Muhlingk! Hurrah!
(Robert appears at the bedroom door.)
All. Hurrah! Hurrah!
Frau Heinecke. (Startled) There he is!
(Embarrassed silence.)
Michalski. Morning, brother-in-law.