BOLZ.
You will find me here at almost any time of day. [_At the door._]
Bellmaus! [_Enter_ BELLMAUS.] You see this gentleman here. He is an
honored old friend of mine from my native village. Should he happen
not to find me here, you take my place.--This gentleman's name is
Bellmaus, and he is a good fellow.
KORB.
I am pleased to make your acquaintance, Mr. Bellmaus.
BELLMAUS.
And I to make yours. You have not told me his name yet.
BOLZ.
Korb. He has had a great deal to carry in his life, and has often
carried me on his back, too.
BELLMAUS.
I too am pleased, Mr. Korb. [_They shake hands._]
KORB.
Well, that is in order, and now I must go or Miss Adelaide will be
waiting.
BOLZ.
Good-by! Hope to see you very soon again.
[_Exit_ KORB; _exit_ BELLMAUS _through door on the right._]
BOLZ (_alone_).
So this Senden is courting her! Oh, that is bitter!
_Enter_ HENNING, _followed by_ MILLER.
HENNING (_in his dressing-gown, hurriedly, with a printed roll in his
hand_).
Your servant, Mr. Bolz! Is "opponent" spelt with one p or with two
p's? The new proofreader has corrected it one p.
BOLZ (_deep in his thoughts_).
Estimable Mr. Henning, the _Union_ prints it with two p's.
HENNING.
I said so at once. [_To_ MILLER.] It must be changed; the press is
waiting.
[_Exit_ MILLER _hastily._]
I took occasion to read the leading article. Doubtless you wrote it
yourself. It is very good, but too sharp, Mr.
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