Thekla. Rather!
Gustav. Never different?
Thekla. He's been so ill lately.
[Both stand up.]
Gustav. Well, who told little brother to walk into somebody else's wasps' nest.
Thekla [laughs]. Foolish fellow, you!
Gustav. Poor child! do you still remember that once, shortly after our engagement, we lived in this very room, eh? But then it was furnished differently, there was a secretary for instance, here, by the pillar, and the bed [With delicacy.] was here.
Thekla. Hush!
Gustav. Look at me!
Thekla. If you would like me to.