Manders.

With pleasure. I think we will leave the money in the Bank for the present. The interest is certainly not what we could wish—four per cent. and six months’ notice of withdrawal. If a good mortgage could be found later on—of course it must be a first mortgage and an unimpeachable security—then we could consider the matter.

Mrs. Alving.

Certainly, my dear Pastor Manders. You are the best judge in these things.

Manders.

I will keep my eyes open at any rate.—But now there is one thing more which I have several times been intending to ask you.

Mrs. Alving.

And what is that?

Manders.

Shall the Orphanage buildings be insured or not?