BEERMANN. That's out of the question. We must find a loop-hole.
STROEBEL. Within the scope of the law there are no loop-holes.
BEERMANN. Don't tell ME that. Well then, go around the law.
STROEBEL [surprised]. Herr Beermann!
BEERMANN. Of course! I have lived long enough to know that.
STROEBEL. I shall do my duty.
BEERMANN. Am I interfering with your duty? I belong to that class of people who respect the police only because the police respect our social position.
STROEBEL. I appreciate that.
BEERMANN. I also take part in political life. I am a candidate for the Reichstag and as such I have a decided opinion about these matters.
STROEBEL. Without doubt, Herr Beermann.