All three (as before). Sad times!
Mrs. Röst. We only just heard yesterday and we met so many friends that I was prevented from asking your sister about it—we have only just heard—
Röst. And that is why we have come here to-day. We believe in being straightforward!
Mrs. Röst. Straightforward! That is my husband's motto.
Bishop. Probably you mean about Hagbart's engagement?
Röst and Mrs. Röst. To Miss Falk?
Cornelia. Yes, it is quite true.
Mrs. Röst. Really?
Cornelia. My brother came to the conclusion that he had no right to oppose it.
Röst. Quite so. It must have been a difficult matter for your lordship to decide.