I feel relieved—free.

Robert.

Ah! what’s the use of all that—H’m! what was I going to say—Perhaps it will turn out all right for you.

William.

What do you mean?

Robert.

What should I mean? For you and—for Ida, of course.

William.

Perhaps! Those two have such a power—Mrs Buchner too—but particularly Ida. I have thought that might save me—At first I checked myself—

Robert (thoughtfully).