Frau v. Halldorf.
Very kind indeed. (Strübel busies himself with the instrument.)
Liddy.
Listen, mother. If the carriage has almost reached the top the princess can't be far off. Wouldn't it be best, then, to watch for them on the road?
Frau v. Halldorf.
Certainly, if you think that would be best, dear Liddy.
Strübel.
This is not only an old screw, but it's a regular perverted old screw!
Frau v. Halldorf.
Ah, really?--(Aside to her daughters.) And if she should actually speak to us at this accidental meeting--and if we could present ourselves as the subjects of her noble fiancé, and tell her that we live at her future home--just imagine what an advantage that would give us over the other women of the court!