It only shows how excessively careful one ought to be in judging one’s fellow creatures. But what a heartfelt joy it is to ascertain that one has been mistaken! Don’t you think so?

Mrs. Alving.

I think you are, and will always be, a great baby, Manders.

Manders.

I?

Mrs. Alving.

[Laying her two hands upon his shoulders.] And I say that I have half a mind to put my arms round your neck, and kiss you.

Manders.

[Stepping hastily back.] No, no! God bless me! What an idea!

Mrs. Alving.