Moral by Ludwig Thoma
page 47 of 134 (35%)
page 47 of 134 (35%)
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STROEBEL. Then how can you say it does not express class hatred and contempt? REISACHER. Because, then again, you see, people who have money are respected anyway. STROEBEL. You will never learn to think precisely, Reisacher. REISACHER. Yes, Herr Assessor. [Both resume their former positions. Short pause. Police Commissioner, Freiherr van Simbach, enters left. Stroebel lays aside his paper, rises and salutes. Reisacher writes hurriedly.] COMMISSIONER [Footnote: President of Police, in original.] 'Morning, Herr Assessor. [To Reisacher.] Take your work outside, Reisacher, until I have finished. [Reisacher exit through middle door.] I want to ask you a few questions, Herr Stroebel. [Stroebel bows. The Commissioner during the conversation takes center of stage and speaks nonchalantly and somewhat drawingly.] I read your report. Day before yesterday, that was on Saturday, you ordered the arrest of a certain woman. STROEBEL. Yes, Commissioner. COMMISSIONER. Well, what about her? STROEBEL. According to the report of Lieutenant Schmuttermaier, we have in our hands a very dangerous person. |
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