Yes they have! they have a power, and just because of that—at first—I—to be frank, I blamed you.

William.

I felt it.

Robert.

Well just think. I heard something about an engagement, and then I saw Ida; she was so merry, singing, up and down stairs, without the least thought of—

William (rising).

Well I understood you, I even felt you were right. What would you have!

Robert.

Well—I too am—I must admit it’s quite a different matter now—As I—as I said—it was chiefly—Quite jolly again?