BEERMANN [while coughing]. I realize now that nothing more can be done. I shan't take up your time.
STROEBEL [anxiously]. No, no, please remain. The Commissioner himself will be here in a moment. Then you may talk to him.
BEERMANN. But you just told me that there was no use waiting.... [Reisacher enters through center door.]
STROEBEL [urgently to Reisacher]. Reisacher, go and look for Lieutenant Schmuttermaier immediately. If he is not in the building, send to his home or telephone for him. Leave word that he must come over immediately.
REISACHER. Yes, Herr Assessor.
[Goes out quickly through center door.]
BEERMANN. You said yourself that there would be no use. I guess I'd better go.
STROEBEL [perturbed]. But do wait for the Commissioner.
BEERMANN. There is no use in my waiting. I ... I did all I could ... there seems to be no use ... well then.... Good-bye!
[About to go through door on left but the door is quickly opened and the Commissioner appears with Baron Schmettau. The former holds the door open for the Baron. After they have come in, he shuts the door.]