I? If you are powerless, how can I--

SCHWARTZE.

Try!

HEFFTERDINGT.

[Constraining himself, with embarrassment.] Pardon me, madam, it seems very officious of me--if I--will you give me a few moments' interview?

MAGDA.

What have we two to say to each other, my dear pastor?

MRS. SCHWARTZE.

Oh, do, please! He knows best about everything.

MAGDA.