Liddy.

Let me try.

Strübel.

(Who has been throwing little wads of paper at Rosa during the preceding conversation.) What are they up to?

Liddy.

It seems to me that you've turned the screw too far, mother.

Frau v. Halldorf.

Well, what shall we do about it?

Strübel (rising).

Permit me to come to your aid, ladies. I've had some experience with these old screws.