LULU. You're looking for Miss Magelone? She's not here. LULU. HEILMANN. No, I'm looking for something else— HEILMANN. RODRIGO. (Taking him to the entry-door, opposite him.) Second door on the left. RODRIGO. LULU. (To Rodrigo.) Did you learn that from your bride? LULU. HEILMANN. (Bumping into Puntschu in the doorway.) Excuse me, my angel! HEILMANN. PUNTSCHU. Ah, it's you. Miss Magelone's waiting for you in the lift. [Pg 45] PUNTSCHU. [Pg 45] HEILMANN. You go up with her, please. I'll be right back. (He hurries out, left. Lulu goes out at lower left. Rodrigo follows her.) HEILMANN. PUNTSCHU. Some heat, that! If I don't cut off your ears, you'll cut 'em off me! If I can't hire out my Jehoshaphat, I've just got to help myself with my brains! Won't they get wrinkled, my brains! Won't they get indisposed! Won't they need to bathe in Eau de Cologne! (Bob, a groom in a red jacket, tight leather breeches, and twinkling riding-boots, 15 years old, brings in a telegram.) PUNTSCHU. your BOB. Mr. Puntschu, the banker! BOB.
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