Robert. Mother!

Frau Heinecke. Have you got a corkscrew by you? (To Trast) My daughter would like to offer you a bottle of wine. It's no ordinary wine, either, it's the best there is!

Robert. Comes from the Avenue, I suppose?

Frau Heinecke. (Proudly) It does indeed.

Robert. There! (Throws down his knife on the table)

Frau Heinecke. How you do act!

Robert. Yes, I forgot!--Forgive me!

(Frau Heinecke goes out.)

Trast. Now confess, my boy! Trust in me!

Robert. Oh, if I had only never seen my home again!