Marie.
If necessary--yes I--I will do it.
George.
Then--as soon as he returns. [Brauer _is heard breathing heavily_.] Ah,
here he is!
Brauer.
[_Enters_.] Why, that is almost an old-time Biblical miracle. Just
think, children, think of it---- But where is Gertrude? Well? Can't you
speak?
Marie.
[_Trembling_.] I think she is dressing!
Brauer.
Well, it will interest you also, so listen: I met the assistant pastor
as he came from the house here, and he told me, rather piqued, that our
good old pastor had suddenly risen from his bed and limpingly insisted
upon delivering the wedding discourse himself. Well--what's the matter?
Aren't you glad?
George.