(Kurt starts.)
Muhlingk. Did you tell him what I told you to say?
Wilhelm. Yes, Herr Councillor, but he followed me here from the office.
Muhlingk. What impertinence!--If he doesn't leave this----!
Kurt. Pardon me. Father. Perhaps he only wants to thank you! I believe he has reasons.
Muhlingk. Such people never give you thanks.
Kurt. Has he money to give you?
Muhlingk. Certainly.
Kurt. There must be something back of it--get it over and we'll be done with him.
Muhlingk. As far as I'm concerned--let him come.