"She finds it easy enough to do that, as she is no longer in the world, and I tell you that you are only in the world for Annele, since you have no mother."
"You have not once even wished me joy yet."
"I wish you joy—I wish you much joy."
"Why do you say that twice over—why twice?"
"Oh! it only chanced so."
"No! you meant something by it"
"It is true, I did. I will tell you what it was tomorrow, but not today."
"Why tomorrow? I must hear it now, you must tell me now."
"Remember you are now in a state of intoxication; how can I speak soberly to you?"
"I am not intoxicated, I am perfectly sober."