Richard.
What an absurd idea!
Kellinghausen.
One is always liable to make an ass of one's self. I'm not conscious of having blundered, but--oh, well, I sha'n't get anything out of you. (Raising the curtain and calling out--) Brachtmann--Usingen--come here a moment.
Richard.
Michael, if you take my advice we'll drop the election for the present. I give you my word that if anything occurs that reflects on you----
Kellinghausen.
On me? Reflects on me? What on earth do you mean? I'm thinking of the party. Our business is to look out for the party.
Enter Brachtmann and the Prince, followed a moment or two later by Norbert.
Brachtmann.