FRANZISKA.
[ Who has for a long time tried to attract attention.] And we also, eh, my dear Magda?
MAGDA.
Tiens, tiens! [Examines her critically through her lorgnette.] Same as ever. Always active? Always, as of old, the centre of the family?
FRANZISKA.
Oh--
MAGDA.
Well, give us your hand! There. I never could bear you, and shall never learn, I'm afraid. That runs in the blood, doesn't it?
FRANZISKA.
I have already forgiven you.