Manders.
Upon my word, that is not a bad suggestion. That must be considered.
Engstrand.
Oh, devil take considering—Lord forgive me!
Manders.
[With a sigh.] And unfortunately I cannot tell how long I shall be able to retain control of these things—whether public opinion may not compel me to retire. It entirely depends upon the result of the official inquiry into the fire——
Mrs. Alving.
What are you talking about?
Manders.
And the result can by no means be foretold.