MRS. SCHWARTZE.
Permit me--my daughter--Mrs. General von Klebs, Mrs. Justice Ellrich, Mrs. Schumann.
MRS. SCHUMANN.
I am only the wife of a simple merchant; but--
MRS. VON KLEBS.
My husband will do himself the honor soon--
MRS. SCHWARTZE.
Won't you sit down, ladies? [They sit.]
FRANZISKA.
[With aplomb.] Yes, it is truly a joyful event for the whole family.