Frau Heinecke. No, not when we've brought her up so well--and she's with Auguste, too! She ought to be here soon. The milk-man took the letter over early. How surprised she'll be!
Robert. And Auguste is happy?
Frau Heinecke. Oh, so--so. Her husband boozes a little, and when it comes to working, he ain't much, but----
Heinecke. But when it comes to sulking and raising Cain, he's right at home!
Frau Heinecke. But, all in all, they get along all right. Auguste has furnished up two swell rooms, and rented 'em to a gentleman from Potsdam that ain't there half the time, but pays for the whole month! That brings in many a pretty penny. He pays a whole mark just for his coffee in the morning, (Goes to the window) There she comes! And she's brought her husband along, too!
Robert. What? Isn't Alma with her?
(Auguste and Michalski come in.)
Auguste. Well, well, here you are! (They kiss each other) Everything has been going fine with you, hasn't it? What's the use of asking? When a man goes around in clothes like those!--Of course everything ain't gold that glitters--here's my husband!
Robert. Well, brother-in-law, give me your hand,--one of the family!
Michalski. Honored! Don't often happen that a horny hand like this is so honored!