Manders.

Object to in them? You surely do not suppose that I have nothing better to do than to study such publications as these?

Mrs. Alving.

That is to say, you know nothing of what you are condemning?

Manders.

I have read enough about these writings to disapprove of them.

Mrs. Alving.

Yes; but your own judgment——

Manders.

My dear Mrs. Alving, there are many occasions in life when one must rely upon others. Things are so ordered in this world; and it is well that they are. Otherwise, what would become of society?