Riis. Do you attach the same meaning to it if it is used' of a man, as you would if it were used of a girl?
Svava. Yes, of course.
Riis. And do you suppose that Christensen's son—
Svava (getting up). Father, you are insulting me!
Riis. How can the fact of his being his father's son I an insult to you?
Svava. In that respect he is not his father's son! I am not likely to make any mistake in a thing of that sort!
Mrs. Riis. I am just reading about inherited tendencies. It is Not necessary to suppose that he has inherited all his father's.
Riis. Oh, well—have it as you please! I am afraid all these superhuman theories of yours. You will never get through the world with them.
Svava. What do you mean?—Mother, what does father mean?
Mrs. Riis. I suppose he means that all men are alike. And one must allow that it is true.