RADEMACHER
What about them? How are they?
WEIHGAST
My daughter is married, yes I'm twice a grandfather although I
know I don’t look it. And the boy is waing his volunteer year--
getting into debt—he's just had a duel with a young Baron Wallers-
kirch--about a woman--yes dear friend, it's the same old foot--
ishness--we grow old--life goes on its way about us.
RADEMACHER
Yes--yes.
(There is a cause)
WEIHGAST
But our time is nearly up. I am still waiting to hear what you
have to say? I am ready to do whatever you may ask. Shall I
make inquire a mong the offices in case you get well sooner than
you expect? Or perhaps —pardon me for speaking of such things
--if you need money--
RADEMACHER
No, no, I don't need anything. I just wanted to see you again,
old friend-that is all. (Holds out his hand)
WEIHGAST
Indeed? I opposite it. And then, when you are well again we
will hope to see each other more often--
(There is an Smbarrassing fause. Theerning of the
clock in the larger room is heard plainly)
HALMSCHLAEGER
(coming in C.) Here I am again. Not too punctual I hope.
WEIHGAST
(Rising evidently believed) No, we have finished what we had to
say to each other.