TWO LACKEYS. Our ladies are desirous of announcing that if it suits the convenience of Madam Burgomaster, they should like to have the honor of waiting on her.
HENRICH (to the Girl). Now, do you see, you scum of the earth, that it's no tinker that lives here? (To the servants.) I will inquire if the burgomaster's lady is at home.
[The Girl goes.
HENRICH (to Geske). Here are two councillors' ladies outside, who want to talk to the mistress.
GESKE. Let them in.
SCENE 5
(Enter Madame Abrahams and Madame Sanderus. They kiss Geske's apron.)
MME. ABRAHAMS. We have come here to-day to offer our most humble congratulations and to témoigner the heartfelt joy and delight that we feel at your advancement, and at the same time to recommend ourselves to your favor and affection.
GESKE. Tres humble servitoor! I wonder if you wouldn't like to drink a cup of coffee.
MME. ABRAHAMS. We thank Madam Burgomaster, but this time we have come only to offer congratulations.