BEERMANN. Why should I be surprised?
STROEBEL. You will have to pardon me. The matter which brings me here is unusual and urgent.
BEERMANN. Oh, don't mention it. [A short pause. They both clear their throats.]
STROEBEL. You were in my office this morning ...
BEERMANN. Was I?
STROEBEL. Why, of course you were in my office this morning.
BEERMANN. Oh, yes, yes. I remember we had a short conference. I must ask you to excuse me, Herr Assessor. I am suffering with an awful ringing in the ears. It makes me so forgetful.
STROEBEL. But I hope you still remember what we spoke about.
BEERMANN. Very dimly. If you would remind me of it perhaps it will not be so difficult.
STROEBEL. You came on account of the Hauteville case.