BEERMANN. Can't it be postponed?
FRAU BEERMANN. I have postponed it many a year, but now it is high time.
BEERMANN. [disturbed]. Many a year? What are you referring to?
FRAU BEERMANN. I have a request to make to you.
BEERMANN. With pleasure....
FRAU BEERMANN. Don't make a laughing-stock of your family.
BEERMANN. In what way?
FRAU BEERMANN. Don't make a laughing stock of your family, I beg you.
BEERMANN. Please don't talk in riddles.
FRAU BEERMANN. These are not very great riddles to you.