Laskowski. Not a soul kept from crying!
von Tiedemann. Yes, remarkably beautiful!
Laskowski. A fellow forgot all about being hungry.
Mrs. Borowski (leans over to Paul). Are they talking about the sermon?
Paul (aloud). Yes, Mrs. Borowski.
Mrs. Borowski. I didn't understand very much.
Paul (courteously). At your age, Mrs. Borowski!
Mertens (in an undertone to Mrs. von Tiedemann). Who is she?
Mrs. von Tiedemann. It's the widow of the former teacher at the estate here.
Mertens. She seems to hail from the days of the French occupation!