May I, Karsten?
Bernick.
Of course, of course; and you too, Hilmar. I daresay they won’t remain very long; and when we are alone with them—let us have no allusions to the past—we must on no account hurt their feelings.
Mrs. Bernick.
Oh, Karsten, how noble you are.
Bernick.
No, no, nothing of the sort.
Mrs. Bernick.
Oh, but you must let me thank you; and forgive me for being so hasty. You had every reason to——
Bernick.