SENDEN (_angrily_).
We'll find a way to prevent that!
OLDENDORF.
Calm yourself. That kind of work would scarcely be worthy of us. If
such are the circumstances, I announce that I resign the editorship
from today, and release you from all obligations to me.
BOLZ.
I don't mind. I make the same announcement.
BELLMAUS.
KAeMPE}(_together_). We too!
KOeRNER}
SENDEN (_to_ SCHWARZ).
You can testify that the gentlemen voluntarily renounce their rights.
BOLZ (_to the staff_).
Hold on, gentlemen, don't be too generous. It is all right for you to
take no further part in editing the paper if your friends withdraw.
But why abandon your pecuniary claims on the new owner?
BELLMAUS.
I'd rather take nothing at all from them; I'll follow your example.
BOLZ (_stroking him_).
Noble sentiment, my son! We'll make our way in the world together.
What do you think of a hand-organ, Bellmaus! We 'll take it to fairs
and sing your songs through. I'll turn and you'll sing.
OLDENDORF.
Since the new owner of the paper is not one of you, you will, in
concluding this transaction, find the question only natural--To whom
have we ceded our rights?
SENDEN.
The present owner of the paper is--
_Enter_ COLONEL _through side door on the left_.
OLDENDORF (_starting back in alarm_).
Colonel!
BOLZ.
Ah, now it is becoming high tragedy!
COLONEL.
First of all, Professor, be assured that I have nothing to do with
this whole affair, and merely come at the request of the purchaser.
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