Bor.
(Laughs, suddenly becomes very solemn)
Haus
Don't be worried, Borromaus, I’m not crazy. I don’t mean a
real halo, just a figurative one. You can’t see it,
Borromaus, neither can I; but the Frau Councillor could.
Bor.
I knew perfectly well what you mean, sir. It's because
Herr Heinrich, young as he is, has been getting into the
papers, and making people talk about him -- oh yes, that's
it.
(He makes aie gesture, describin a halo about his
head)
Heinrich
(Dressed in black, goes by outside the hence. He
bows.)
Bor.
(Follows Hau's glance)
Haus.
Yes, here he comes.
(Heursits down silently)
Bor.
would you permit me, sir, I haven’t had a chance to offer
Herr Heinrich my respectful sympathy.
Haus.
Well, then, go and offer him your respectful sympathy.