The Doctor. He is not exactly eloquent, but—
Evje. That is precisely what I was saying to my wife! He is not exactly eloquent, but he is—
The Doctor.—a man!
Evje. A man! My very words, weren't they, my dear?
Mrs. Evje. Yes.—And I say he is so strong a man that he can afford to be tender-hearted. For he certainly has been that.
Evje. Yes, he has been that!
The Doctor (laughing). In spite of his strength!
Evje. Oh, you may make the most of your—. Aha! (Loud ringing at the bell is heard.) Here they are!
Mrs. Evje. Let us go and meet them!
The Doctor. No; look here—let us wait for them at the other side of the room, so that they may make a triumphal progress up to us!