I heard about that business at Zuerich.—So he was associated with you.
That explains the wretched half-and-half creature that he is.
LOTH
That describes him, no doubt.
DR. SCHIMMELPFENNIG
He isn't even that, really.—But, look here, Loth! Is that your honest intention? I mean this thing with the Krause girl.
LOTH
Of course it is! Can you doubt it? You don't think me such a scoundrel—?
DR. SCHIMMELPFENNIG
Very well! Don't exert yourself! You've probably changed in all this long time. And why not? It needn't be entirely a disadvantage. A little bit of humour couldn't harm you. I don't see why one must look at all things in that damnably serious way.