Now I withdraw, not to interrupt the course of the play any longer.
[Exit.]
JACKPUD.
Adieu, until we meet again. (Exit, returns again quickly.) Apropos—another thing—the discussion which has just taken place among us is not part of the play either.
[Exit.]
THE PIT (laughs).
JACKPUDDING (returns again quickly).
Let us finish the wretched play today; make believe you do not notice at all how bad it is; as soon as I get home I'll sit down and write one for you that you will certainly like.
[Exit, some applause.]
(Enter GOTTLIEB and HINZE)