[With a forced laugh of derision.] No; to tell the truth, it didn’t occur to me that you were so particularly interested in our former housekeeper.
Gregers.
No more I was. But [lowers his voice] there were others in this house who were particularly interested in her.
Werle.
What do you mean by that? [Flaring up.] You are not alluding to me, I hope?
Gregers.
[Softly but firmly.] Yes, I am alluding to you.
Werle.
And you dare——! You presume to——! How can that ungrateful hound—that photographer fellow—how dare he go making such insinuations!
Gregers.