No, no, I can’t believe that.
Mrs Scholz (aside to William).
Robert is unbearable!
Ida.
Ah, but no—really—
Robert.
You see, this thing here—I’ve got used to it—and of course you don’t really mean it!
Ida (her eyes full of tears, conquering her hurt feelings; with trembling voice).
Well, then, if you’d rather—