She has made noise enough, at least.
MAGDA.
Oh, she couldn't live without a good row. And when she gets too excited, she quietly throws a plate at your head. I'm accustomed to it. What is papa doing?
MRS. SCHWARTZE.
He's making his excuses to the members of the Committee.
MAGDA.
Is your life still half made up of excuses? What sort of a committee is it?
MRS. SCHWARTZE.
It's the Christian Aid Society. They should have had a meeting here this morning in our house. Now we thought it would not do. It would look as if we wanted to introduce you.