But we have saved them from dullness for a long time to come. Were you ever in the Montmartre cafés, Ritzau?
RITZAU
Of course!
STEIN
Doesn't one find there a wonderful refinement, culture and innate elegance? Unfortunately, our Berlin people are far different.
RITZAU
Oh, of course. Great!
The tall officer comes out of the door, stepping backward. He heaves a sigh of relief and sits down near the two officers. Takes out a cigar.
VON BLUMENFELD
How are things?