von Tiedemann. Does she? She has at least eighty years on her back.
Mertens. But is well preserved.
Mrs. Borowski (to Paul). I say, Mr. Warkentin, I knew your father when he was no bigger than ... (Holding her hand not far from the ground.)
Paul (subdued). Fifty years ago?
Mrs. Borowski. Oh, it's longer than that. Almost sixty. I saw them all grow up. Now I'm almost the only one left from those times.
Laskowski (leans over toward her with his glass). Well, here's to you Auntie!... You don't drink very much any more I suppose? (He drinks.)
Mrs. Borowski. Oh, indeed! I am still able to take a glass.
Paul. Come, Mrs. Borowski, let me help you. (He fills her glass.)
Mrs. Borowski. When I was young I never caught sight of wine. Now that I'm old I have more than I can drink.
Laskowski. Drink ahead, Auntie! Drink ahead! Wine makes you young!