- Margot: Mr. Bauer is sick.
- Bibi, Margots Tochter: What do you mean, sick? Why isn't he in bed?
- Margot: Mr. Bauer's sick in the head.
- Herr Bauer: Your eyes, Mrs. Staudte. Your eyes. Take care of yourself.
- Margot: Don't talk to me, Mr. Bauer.
- Herr Bauer: Is there someone else you can discuss it with?
- Margot: There's nothing I have to discuss with anyone, Mr. Bauer. Nothing at all.
- Herr Bauer: A pity, Mrs. Staudte. A pity for you. It's important to have someone with whom you can discuss it.