Hush! Stand up! (She does so.) Well--h'm--I suppose I may assume, Herr Wittich, that you had some purpose in seeking this interview?
Wittich.
Yes--yes. (Looking about him.) I can well imagine that my wife--er--that the lady must find it very pleasant here.
Pierre.
Oh, yes--we needn't hesitate to say that, need we, Julia, dear?
Julia (uncertainly adopting his tone).
No, indeed, Pierre, dear.
Wittich.
At least--she seems to have plenty of roses here.
Julia (laughing nervously).