REISACHER. Because, then again, you see, people who have money are respected anyway.
STROEBEL. You will never learn to think precisely, Reisacher.
REISACHER. Yes, Herr Assessor.
[Both resume their former positions. Short pause. Police Commissioner, Freiherr van Simbach, enters left. Stroebel lays aside his paper, rises and salutes. Reisacher writes hurriedly.]
COMMISSIONER [Footnote: President of Police, in original.] 'Morning, Herr Assessor. [To Reisacher.] Take your work outside, Reisacher, until I have finished. [Reisacher exit through middle door.] I want to ask you a few questions, Herr Stroebel. [Stroebel bows. The Commissioner during the conversation takes center of stage and speaks nonchalantly and somewhat drawingly.] I read your report. Day before yesterday, that was on Saturday, you ordered the arrest of a certain woman.
STROEBEL. Yes, Commissioner.
COMMISSIONER. Well, what about her?
STROEBEL. According to the report of Lieutenant Schmuttermaier, we have in our hands a very dangerous person.
COMMISSIONER. Is that so!
STROEBEL. Within a short time she has almost demoralized our city.