young lady has a very good heart even if she does wear a red
hat. (Beginning to enough) She may come again. I'll write her
to wear a blue hat next time, since you don’t alprove of red.
(Goes off into a bad fit of coughing.)
NURSE
Quiet, the patients are sleeping. (Listens as if she heard some-
thing)
FLORIAN
What is it?
NURSE
I thought I heard the doctor.
(A big clock outside starkes)
FLORIAN
What time is it?
NURSE
line o’clock.
FLORIAAS
Who makes the rounds tonight?
NURSE
Dr. Halmschlaeger.
FLORIAN
Oh Dr. Halmschlaeger. Nice man but just a little conceited.
(Sees that Rademacher is awake) Your servant Mr. Rademacher.
(Rademacher nods, Florian continuestimitating Dr. Halmschlaeger's
manner) Well, my dear Rademacher, how are we today? (Gesture as
if taking off his overcoat and sending it to nurse) Ah nurse
will you be so kind— thank you.
NURSE
(Laughing in spite of herself) How you can imitate people.
FLORIAN