Absolutely.
Agnes.
I should not be so persistent--forgive me for it--but here we have all been so distressed about him. For nearly a week, we have sat and waited for news.... Tell me truly.
Wilhelm (entering at the left).
Fräulein, your aunt.
Hallerpfort (springing up).
Good-bye, then! And be reassured, it is all about a joke--about----
Agnes.
If only your face were not so serious.
Hallerpfort.