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.