Robert. Will you kindly explain, Mother, how these two happen to be sitting at the table of respectable people?
Michalski. Oh!
Heinecke. Don't be so inhospitable!
Frau Heinecke. (Going toward him) Bobby, you mustn't be proud, specially to your own flesh and blood.
Robert. Hm--Alma, what is that? Who gave you permission----?
Heinecke. And you may as well know now as any time, there's no use having any hopes about India. I prefer to spend my money in Germany.
Robert. (Confused) What has happened?
Frau Heinecke. You tell him, Father, you're the one that got the check!
Robert. What check?
Heinecke. (Assuming a pose) My son!--one doesn't often seem what one really is--Such things are deeper--For that reason one must always be respectful--you can never tell what is hidden under tattered clothes. Anyone can wear a fur-lined coat.