KARL, nervous

Well, I'll tell you—

DEVIL

[As if he wanted to go away and evade the conversation.

Better keep it to yourself.

KARL

But I will tell you. I'm astonished at the change that has come over you since this afternoon. I admit it upsets me, but don't imagine it is on Olga's account—if you don't mind, we'll leave her out of the discussion.

DEVIL

By all means.

KARL