MAGDA.

Oh, I have only to request.

FRANZISKA.

[Rising.] It seems to me that your requests are somewhat forcible.

MAGDA.

[Laughing.] Perhaps. [Exit Franziska in a rage.

MARIE.

Oh, Magda!

MAGDA.

Yes, sweet. That's the way to go through the world,--bend or break; that is, I never bend. It's the only way.