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WEIHGAST
Oh no, no indeed.
HALMSCHLAEGER
And now Mr. Rademacher, goodtye for a few moments. (Threatens
him amiably as ifomening him not to get excited, then speaks to
nurse and goes out with her C.)
WEIHGAST
(Has given hat, overcoat, etc. to nurse. Sits down near Rademacher,
speaks warmly, almost with Sincerity.) And now my dear Rademacher
what an idea! To let them bring you here to the public hospital!
RADEMACHER
I’inquite content, they take good care of me here.
WEIHGAST
Yes, yes of course, you're in good hands. Dr. Halmschlaeger is
a very capable physical and what is more he is a good man. But
still--you will pardon me--why didn't you send for me?
RADEMACHER
How could I think--
WEIHGAST
Even if you haven't thought of your old friend for many years--
you must surely know that I would be very ready--under such cir-
cumstances –...
RADEMACHER
Don't let us talk of that.—
WEIHGAST
As you wish. But it was well meant. And it's not too late yet.
Dr. Halmschlaeger tells me that it is only a question of time and
good nursing—you will be out of the hospital in a few weeks and
then we will arrange for a few months rest in the country – –
RADEMACHER
There's no use talking about that now.