Editor, how is the _Coriolanus_?
BLUMENBERG.
Our readers admire the new articles marked with an arrow. Is there any
chance that some more--
COLONEL (_drawing a manuscript from his pocket and looking round_).
I rely on your discretion. As a matter of fact I wanted to read it
through again on account of the structure of the sentences.
BLUMENBERG.
That can best be done in the proof-reading.
COLONEL.
I think it will do. Take it; but not a word--
BLUMENBERG.
You will let me send it at once to press. [_At the door._] Schmock!
[SCHMOCK _appears at the door, takes the manuscript and exit
quickly._]
SENDEN.
Blumenberg is keeping the sheet up to the mark, but, as he has
enemies, he has to fight hard to defend himself.
COLONEL (_amused_).
Enemies? Who does not have them? But journalists have nerves like
women. Everything excites you; every word that any one says against
you rouses your indignation! Oh come, you are sensitive people!
BLUMENBERG.
Possibly you are right, Colonel. But when one has opponents like this
_Union_--
COLONEL.
Oh, yes, the _Union_. It is a thorn in the flesh to both of you. There
is a great deal in it that I cannot praise; but, really when it comes
to sounding an alarm, attacking, and pitching in, it is cleverer than
your paper. The articles are witty; even when they are on the wrong
side one cannot help laughing at them.
BLUMENBERG.
Not always. In today's attack on the best articles the
_Coriolanus_ has published in a long time I see no wit at all.
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