11.
HALMSCHLAEGER
(Undecided, looks at his watch ) Why—but even if I should do
it--how can I ask it of him—at this hour? Really you know
it is an imposition—can't you see that yourself?
RADEMACHER
Oh I know my friend Weihgast. If you tell him that his old
friend Rademacher is dying in the public hospital and wants to
see him--do you think he'll miss that? Doctor I beg of you...
it's only a short drive for you--and for me--for me--
HALMSCHLAEGER
Yes that’s just it. It's of no importance for me of course.
But for you--the excitement might do you great harm,
RADEMACHER
Oh doctor, as one man to another--what matters an hour more
or less--?
HALMSCHLAEGER
(Soothingly) come, come—(After a moment's. watt) Well I'11
go to him. (Rademacher attempts to thank him) Of course I can-
not guarantee that he will come with me. But as you wish it
so much – — (Rademacher again attempto to speak) Hever mind,
that’s all right. (Turns away from him)
TANN
At last!
HALMSCHLAEGER
My dear Tann, I'll have to ask you to take a look through the
other two rooms. There’s very little to be done.—two in-
jections — the nurse will tell you —...
TANN
What’s up?
HALMSCHLAEGER