[Ironically.] Indeed!
MARIE.
I may never ask you for anything again, but do this one thing for my sake!
MAGDA.
[Patting her and looking from one to the other.] Well, the child asks so prettily. Pastor, I am at your service. [Marie thanks her silently.]
FRANZISKA.
[Aside to Mrs. Schwartze.] Now he'll give her a lecture. Come.
SCHWARTZE.
You were once the cause of my sending her from my home. To-day you must see to it that she remains. [Heffterdingt expresses doubt.]