Manders.
Was he really, my good fellow?
Engstrand.
He was indeed, sir. So Johanna and I, we agreed that the money should go to the child’s education; and so it did, and I can account for every blessed farthing of it.
Manders.
Why, this alters the case considerably.
Engstrand.
That’s just how it stands, your Reverence. And I make so bold as to say as I’ve been an honest father to Regina, so far as my poor strength went; for I’m but a weak vessel, worse luck!
Manders.
Well, well, my good fellow——