[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.]

SCHWARTZE.